This book focuses on the basics of particle physics, while covering as many frontier advances as possible.

The book introduces readers to the principle of symmetry, properties and classification of particles, the quark model of hadrons and the interactions of particles. Following which, the book offers a step-by-step presentation on the unified theory of electromagnetic and weak interaction, as well as the gauge theory of strong interaction: quantum chromodynamics (QCD).

In sequential order of the book's development, readers will study topics on the deep inelastic scattering and parton model, the mixing of electrically neutral particle and anti-particles of neutral K meson, neutral B meson and neutral D meson, the CP non-conservation, the charmonium, the exotic states, the glue-ball and hybrid state, the lattice gauge theory, the neutrino oscillation and CP violation of lepton system. Several new models beyond the standard model, such as the grand unified theory and supersymmetric model, are then discussed. As one of the salient takeaways of this book, readers will also explore the interface between cosmology and particle physics.

This book is suitable for senior undergraduates, graduate students, teachers and researchers in the field of particle physics. It is also valuable for experimental and theoretical particle physicists as a foundation for further research.

Contents:

• About the Authors


• Preface to the Second Edition


• Preface to the First Edition


• Overview


• Symmetry and Conservation Law


• The Classification and Properties of Particles: Lepton and Hadrons


• Isospin and G Parity


• Quark Model of Hadrons


• Electromagnetic Interactions


• Weak Interactions


• Gauge Theory of Electroweak Unification


• Theory of Strong Interaction: QCD


• Neutrino Oscillation


• Beyond Standard Model


• Particle Physics and Cosmology


• Epilogue


• Appendix I: Calculation of Some Cross Sections


• Appendix II: Table of Physical Constants


• Index

Readership: Senior undergraduates and graduate students, postdocs, researchers and experimentalists in the fields of particle physics and cosmology.

Key Features:

• The original Chinese publication, in its second edition, is a best-selling title of high energy physics in China


• The books offers both basic theories and advances in current research


• The book offers a detailed study on the standard model of particle physics and extends to several new models beyond the standard model. Readers will also explore the interface between cosmology and particle physics


• The book is a unique publication in the global scientific community, while functioning as a comprehensive and advanced textbook