An Introduction to High Energy Physics

by Donald H. Perkins

This highly regarded textbook for advanced undergraduates provides a comprehensive introduction to modern particle physics. Coverage emphasizes the balance between experiment and theory. It places stress on the phenomenological approach and basic theoretical concepts rather than rigorous mathematical detail. Donald Perkins also details recent developments in elementary particle physics, as well as its connections with cosmology and astrophysics. A number of key experiments are also identified along with a description of how they have influenced the field. Perkins presents most of the material in the context of the Standard Model of quarks and leptons. He also fully explores the shortcomings of this model and new physics beyond its compass (such as supersymmetry, neutrino mass and oscillations, GUTs and superstrings). The text includes many problems and a detailed and annotated further reading list. The volume will also provide a solid foundation for graduate study.

Genres: Physics, Science, Nonfiction, Textbooks

353 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1972

Reviews

[Mukharbek Organokov, PhD · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is very good and helped me a lot during my studies.

[Ritika Verma]

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[Sean · Rating 1 out of 5]

If I ever met Donald H. Perkins, I would go to his home and delete his word processor. This man should never write, much less write a physics textbook. I had the misfortune of having to use this textbook for my undergraduate particle physics courses. He pulled equations out of a vacuum with no mathematical justifications whatsoever. Worse yet, these equations would change based on various scenarios and conditions that he never outlined. The problems at the end of the chapter were poorly written; and there is a special place in hell for people who use v and nu in the same equation. His attempts at the electroweak chapters were beyond horrid. Stay away from this textbook. If your professor assigns it, don't sign up for the class.

[Raman]

i love this book very helpfull for us study