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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Aitchison, Ian Johnston Rhind, 1936Gauge theories in particle physics : a practical introduction / Ian J R Aitchison, Anthony J.G.
Hey. -- 4th ed.
v. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: v. 1. From relativistic quantum mechanics to QED -- v. 2. Non-Abelian gauge
theories : QCD and the electroweak theory.
ISBN 978-1-4665-1299-3 (v. 1 : hardback) -- ISBN 978-1-4665-1307-5 (v. 2 : hardback)
1. Gauge fields (Physics) 2. Particles (Nuclear physics) 3. Weak interactions (Nuclear
physics) 4. Quantum electrodynamics. 5. Feynman diagrams. I. Hey, Anthony J. G. II. Title.
QC793.3.F5A34 2012
539.7’21--dc23
2012031181
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CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa business
No claim to original U.S. Government works
Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper
Version Date: 2012912
International Standard Book Number: 978-1-4665-1299-3 (Hardback)
DOI; 10.1201/b13717
This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reasonable efforts have been
made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and publisher cannot assume responsibility for the
validity of all materials or the consequences of their use. The authors and publishers have attempted to trace the
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identification and explanation without intent to infringe.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Aitchison, Ian Johnston Rhind, 1936Gauge theories in particle physics : a practical introduction / Ian J R Aitchison, Anthony J.G.
Hey. -- 4th ed.
v. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: v. 1. From relativistic quantum mechanics to QED -- v. 2. Non-Abelian gauge
theories : QCD and the electroweak theory.
ISBN 978-1-4665-1299-3 (v. 1 : hardback) -- ISBN 978-1-4665-1307-5 (v. 2 : hardback)
1. Gauge fields (Physics) 2. Particles (Nuclear physics) 3. Weak interactions (Nuclear
physics) 4. Quantum electrodynamics. 5. Feynman diagrams. I. Hey, Anthony J. G. II. Title.
QC793.3.F5A34 2012
539.7’21--dc23
2012031181
Visit the Taylor & Francis Web site at
http://www.taylorandfrancis.com
and the CRC Press Web site at
http://www.crcpress.com