Description
In the second, revised edition of a well-established textbook, the author strikes a balance between quantitative rigor and intuitive understanding, using a lively, informal style. The first chapter provides a detailed historical introduction to the subject, while subsequent chapters offer a quantitative presentation of the Standard Model. A simplified introduction to the Feynman rules, based on a “toy” model, helps readers learn the calculational techniques without the complications of spin. It is followed by accessible treatments of quantum electrodynamics, the strong and weak interactions, and gauge theories. New chapters address neutrino oscillations and prospects for physics beyond the Standard Model. The book contains a number of worked examples and many end-of-chapter problems. A complete solution manual is available for instructors.
I bought because the preview of the first chapters had clear description of basics and definitions that one is always looking for. As I start reading (far from done), it continues with an engaging and approachable style that works more on the “what are you trying to do level than just the math.” Which I had this back in college days!! Tremendous book!
Griffiths signature clear and welcoming style makes this an excellent introduction to this subject. Very similar to his electrodynamics book in that way. An excellent text for those new to this subject and reasonably current as well given all that has been happening in particle physics the last several years.
The history of Earth in a very easy to read and understand book
Perfect for a first textbook in particle physics!
O livro possui um conteúdo inestimável, o autor consegue passar um conteúdo técnico mas em linguagem pouco formal, o que facilita muito o gosto pelo estudo. Mas o preço que disso é que o livro não “pega na mão do aluno”, se quiser mais detalhes sobre as contas, terá que faze-las ou buscar outra referência. Sobre o material, as folhas parecem um papel cartão, não sei que tipo de papel é, primeiro livro que compro com esse tipo, são de muita qualidade e tornam a gráfica ainda mais bonita. Apesar dos pontos fortes, a encadernação é uma decepção, não fazendo jus ao preço altíssimo. A capa não da robustez alguma ao livro, ele é extremamente “molenga”, o que o deixa muito instável na estante, podendo cair facilmente e danificar o material com rasgos e amasso, não fazendo jus ao preço altíssimo dele em real.