Phenomenology of Particle Physics (hardcover)

Written for a two-semester Master’s or graduate course, this comprehensive treatise intertwines theory and experiment in an original approach that covers all aspects of modern particle physics. The author uses rigorous step-by-step derivations and provides more than 100 end-of-chapter problems for additional practice to ensure that students will not only understand the material but also be able to apply their knowledge. Featuring up-to-date experimental material, including the discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN and of neutrino oscillations, this monumental volume also serves as a one-stop reference for particle physics researchers of all levels and specialties. Richly illustrated with more than 450 figures, the text guides students through all the intricacies of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory in an intuitive manner that few books achieve.

Explores the fundamental interplay between theoretical and experimental particle physics to help students understand the three fundamental forces of nature, providing a solid background in both experiments and theory
Includes over 450 figures and 100 end-of-chapter problems to further illustrate information and provide students with opportunities to apply what they have learned
Explains all calculations step-by-step to make the complex mathematics accessible to students, regardless of their varied physics backgrounds
Uses a historical approach and alternates between theory, experiments, and history so students understand and appreciate the development and application of experiments and theories