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From Photons to Higgs: A Story of Light (2nd Edition) (Revised)

From Photons to Higgs

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"From Photons to Higgs" by M. Y. Han is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Cosmology. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

This book presents a brief introduction to the quantum field theory of the Standard Model for quarks and leptons. With minimal use of mathematics, it covers the basics of quantum field theory, local gauge field theory, spontaneous symmetry breaking mechanism, the Higgs mechanism and quantum chromodynamics. From the time when the first edition was published until today, the field of particle physics has seen some major break-through with the possible discovery of Higgs particle, also known as the Higgs boson. In the second edition, the famous Higgs mechanism is included to explain the symmetry breaking in the Standard Model and the origin of mass, and all of this is explained in high-school level algebra. Aimed at both scientists and non-specialists, it requires only some rudimentary knowledge of the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of Newtonian mechanics as well as a basic understanding of the special theory of relativity and quantum mechanics to enjoy this book.

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Best For: Students and readers interested in the fundamentals of particle physics and quantum field theory.
Focus: Introducing key concepts of the Standard Model including quantum field theory, gauge theory, symmetry breaking, the Higgs mechanism, and quantum chromodynamics with minimal mathematics.
Covers: Basic principles of quantum field theory, local gauge field theory, spontaneous symmetry breaking, the Higgs mechanism, and quantum chromodynamics.
Why It Matters: Provides foundational understanding of particle physics developments and the Standard Model with accessible explanations suitable for advanced physics learners.

"From Photons to Higgs" by M. Y. Han is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Cosmology. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Cosmology

Author: M. Y. Han

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

This book presents a brief introduction to the quantum field theory of the Standard Model for quarks and leptons. With minimal use of mathematics, it covers the basics of quantum field theory, local gauge field theory, spontaneous symmetry breaking mechanism, the Higgs mechanism and quantum chromodynamics. From the time when the first edition was published until today, the field of particle physics has seen some major break-through with the possible discovery of Higgs particle, also known as the Higgs boson. In the second edition, the famous Higgs mechanism is included to explain the symmetry breaking in the Standard Model and the origin of mass, and all of this is explained in high-school level algebra. Aimed at both scientists and non-specialists, it requires only some rudimentary knowledge of the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of Newtonian mechanics as well as a basic understanding of the special theory of relativity and quantum mechanics to enjoy this book.

AuthorM. Y. Han
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Company Incorporated
Published2014
ISBN-139789814579957
BindingHardcover
Pages127
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicCosmology

Format: Hardcover

Length: 127 pages

Language: English

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