Invariance principles and elementary particles / by J. J. Sakurai.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sakurai, J. J. (Jun John), 1933-1982, author.

Series:

Princeton legacy library.

Investigations in physics ; 10.

Princeton Legacy Library

Investigations in Physics ; 10

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Particles (Nuclear physics).

Invariants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (337 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 1964.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

J. J. Sakurai's treatment of various elementary particle phenomena, is written for those not completely familiar with field theory who wish to gain insight into theoretical problems. Since the manuscript for his book was completed, a very important development has taken place in particle physics-the discovery of the p, w, and n mesons: in view of this development, the author has added a new section devoted exclusively to these new mesons and resonances. Originally published in 1964.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Contents:

Front matter

Preface

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1. Introduction

CHAPTER 2. Continuous Space-Time Transformations

CHAPTER 3. Parity

CHAPTER 4. Time Reversal

CHAPTER 5. Charge Conjugation

CHAPTER 6. Strong Reflection and the CPT Theorem

CHAPTER 7. γ5 Invariance and Weak Interactions

CHAPTER 8. Generalized Gauge Transformations and "Number Laws"

CHAPTER 9. Isospin and Related Topics (S = 0)

CHAPTER 10. Isospin and Related Topics (S ≠ 0)

CHAPTER 11. Unsolved Problems

Appendices

References

Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-691-65134-5

1-4008-7787-3

OCLC:

1002061153