Buch, Englisch, 609 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 937 g
Buch, Englisch, 609 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 937 g
Reihe: Undergraduate Texts in Physics
ISBN: 978-3-030-27341-5
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
After a historical introduction to the basics of elementary particles the author describes their interactions and the relevant detection techniques. The main body of the book concerns cosmic rays as well as particle processes in astrophysics and cosmology including the physics of the early universe.
The book provides an orientation in the field of astroparticle physics that many beginners might be looking for.It also presents new sections exploring the interface between particle physics and cosmic radiation and illustrates the impact of particle physics discoveries to astroparticle physics. The physics is presented using little mathematics, and the results are illustrated by many diagrams and illustrative scientific cartoons which ease the reading of the book. Closing the gap between expert and popular level, the book is highly recommended for undergraduate students in physics or astronomy. It also includes an extensive glossary and a detailed index.
Zielgruppe
Upper undergraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
Historical Introduction.- The Standard Model of Elementary Particles.- Kinematics and Cross Sections.- Physics of Particle and Radiation Detection.- Acceleration Mechanisms.- Primary Cosmic Rays.- Secondary Cosmic Rays.- Cosmology.- The Early Universe.- Big Bang Nucleosynthesis.- The Cosmic Microwave Background.- Inflation.- Dark Matter.- Astrobiology.- Outlook.- Glossary.- Index.