Skip to main content

ISBN10: 0071636412 | ISBN13: 9780071636414

Supersymmetry DeMYSTiFied, 1st Edition

ISBN10: 0071636412
ISBN13: 9780071636414
By Patrick LaBelle

© 2010 Published December 17, 2009

ISBN10: 0071636412 | ISBN13: 9780071636414

More information about this Print book can be found in the page section below.

$35.00
ISBN10: 0071636412 | ISBN13: 9780071636414

Print sample not available. Request an eBook sample from the "eBook" tab above.

Step 1 . Download Adobe Digital Editions to your PC or Mac desktop/laptop.

Step 2. Register and authorize your Adobe ID (optional). To access your eBook on multiple devices, first create an Adobe ID at account.adobe.com. Then, open Adobe Digital Editions, go to the Help menu, and select "Authorize Computer" to link your Adobe ID.

Step 3. Open Your eBook. Use Adobe Digital Editions to open the file. If the eBook doesn’t open, contact customer service for assistance.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Unravel the mystery of SUPERSYMMETRY

Trying to comprehend supersymmetry but feeling a bit off balance? Grab hold of this straightforward guide and learn the fundamental concepts behind this revolutionary principle.

  • Covers supercharges, SUPERFIELDS, superspace, SUSY breaking, the minimal supersymmetric standard model, and more
  • LOADED with DETAILED examples, ILLUSTRATIONS, and explanations
  • Perfect for SELF-STUDY or as a classroom SUPPLEMENT
  • COMPLETE with end-of-chapter QUIZZES and a FINAL EXAM

Written in an easy-to-follow format, Supersymmetry Demystified explains Weyl, Majorana, and Dirac spinors, notations, and supersymmetric lagrangians. Supersymmetric charges and their algebra are discussed, as are interactions and gauge theories. The book also covers superspace formalism, superfields, supersymmetry breaking, and much more. Detailed examples, clear illustrations, and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning.

It's a no-brainer! You'll get:

  • An explanation of the Wess-Zumino model
  • Tips on how to build supersymmetric lagrangians
  • Coverage of superspace and superfields
  • A detailed presentation of the minimal supersymmetric standard model (MSSM) and some of its phenomenological implications.

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Supersymmetry Demystified is your key to understanding this fascinating particle physics subject.

Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. A Crash Course on Weyl Spinors; Chapter 3. New Notation for the Components of Weyl Spinors; Chapter 4. The Physics of Weyl, Majorana, and Dirac Spinors; Chapter 5. Building the Simplest Supersymmetric Lagrangian; Chapter 6. The Supersymmetric Charges and Their Algebra; Chapter 7. Applications of the SUSY Algebra; Chapter 8. Adding Interactions: The Wess-Zumino Model; Chapter 9. Some Explicit Calculations; Chapter 10. Supersymmetric Gauge Theories; Chapter 11. Superspace Formalism; Chapter 12. Left-Chiral Superfields; Chapter 13. Supersymmetric Gauge Field Theories in the Superfield Approach; Chapter 14. SUSY Breaking; Chapter 15. Introduction to the Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model; Chapter 16. Some Phenomenological Implications of the MSSM; Final Exam; Appendix A. Useful Identities; Appendix B. Solutions to Exercises; Appendix C. Solutions to Quizzes; Appendix D. Solutions to Final Exam; Index

Need support?   We're here to help - Get real-world support and resources every step of the way.

Top