Introductory Lectures on Higher-Spin Theories
Author: Stefan Fredenhagen
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published:
Total Pages: 465
ISBN-13: 3031596560
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Modifications of Einstein's Theory of Gravity at Large Distances
Author: Eleftherios Papantonopoulos
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2014-11-04
Total Pages: 435
ISBN-13: 331910070X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the last few years modified gravity theories have been proposed as extensions of Einstein's theory of gravity. Their main motivation is to explain the latest cosmological and astrophysical data on dark energy and dark matter. The study of general relativity at small scales has already produced important results (cf e.g. LNP 863 Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology) while its study at large scales is challenging because recent and upcoming observational results will provide important information on the validity of these modified theories. In this volume, various aspects of modified gravity at large scales will be discussed: high-curvature gravity theories; general scalar-tensor theories; Galileon theories and their cosmological applications; F(R) gravity theories; massive, new massive and topologically massive gravity; Chern-Simons modifications of general relativity (including holographic variants) and higher-spin gravity theories, to name but a few of the most important recent developments. Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field and cast into the form of a multi-author textbook at postgraduate level, this volume will be of benefit to all postgraduate students and newcomers from neighboring disciplines wishing to find a comprehensive guide for their future research.
Symmetry And Spin In Standard Model - Proceedings Of The Seventh Lake Louise Winter Institute
Author: Faqir C Khanna
Publisher: World Scientific
Published: 1992-12-09
Total Pages: 450
ISBN-13: 9814554685
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe subject of this Institute is the importance of Spin and Symmetry measurements in probing the Standard Model and QCD, polarization in lepton-quark interactions, nucleon spin structure functions, spin effects in high energy hadronic interactions, and electromagnetic spin physics at medium energies.The pedagogical nature of the invited talks makes this book suitable for senior graduate students and subatomic physicists in general, while the specialist talks make the volume useful to practitioners in the field.
Higher Spin Gauge Theories
Author: Lars Brink
Publisher: World Scientific
Published: 2016-11-01
Total Pages: 403
ISBN-13: 9813144114
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSymmetries play a fundamental role in physics. Non-Abelian gauge symmetries are the symmetries behind theories for massless spin-1 particles, while the reparametrization symmetry is behind Einstein's gravity theory for massless spin-2 particles. In supersymmetric theories these particles can be connected also to massless fermionic particles. Does Nature stop at spin-2 or can there also be massless higher spin theories. In the past strong indications have been given that such theories do not exist. However, in recent times ways to evade those constraints have been found and higher spin gauge theories have been constructed. With the advent of the AdS/CFT duality correspondence even stronger indications have been given that higher spin gauge theories play an important role in fundamental physics.All these issues were discussed at a recent international workshop in Singapore where the leading scientists in the field participated. This volume presents an up-to-date, detailed overview of the theories including its historic background, as well as the latest accomplishments in understanding the foundational properties of higher spin physics.
From The Planck Scale To The Weak Scale: Toward A Theory Of The Universe - Proceedings Of The Theoretical Advanced Study Institute In Elementary Particle Physics (In 2 Volumes)
Author: Howard E Haber
Publisher: World Scientific
Published: 1987-10-31
Total Pages: 981
ISBN-13: 9814590649
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe attempt to understand the nature of particle physics at the weak scale is the major goal of the current generation of collider facilities. Theorists attempt to stretch their theories to the Planck scale and beyond with the very ambitious theory of superstrings. Particle physics at all energy scales has important implications for the theory of the Early Universe. Lectures on Standard Model, Grand Unification and Supersymmetry and the present status of string and superstring theory are given by both theorists and experimentalists in a complete and pedagogical manner. Finally, lectures notes on the Early Universe, galaxy formation, and high energy colliders are directed specifically at particle physicists.
Predicted and Totally Unexpected in the Energy Frontier Opened by LHC
Author: Antonino Zichichi
Publisher: World Scientific
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 685
ISBN-13: 9814340200
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOpening lectures. Sid Coleman and Erice / A. Zichichi. Remembering Sidney Coleman / G.'t Hooft -- Predicted signals at LHC. From extra-dimensions : Multiple branes scenarios and their contenders / I. Antoniadis. Predicted signals at the LHC from technicolor / A. Martin. The one-parameter model at LHC / J. Maxin, E. Mayes and D.V. Nanopoulos. How supercritical string cosmology affects LHC / D.V. Nanopoulos. High scale physics connection to LHC data / P. Nath. Predicted signatures at the LHC from U(I) extensions of the standard model / P. Nath -- Hot theoretical topics. Progress on the ultraviolet finiteness of supergravity / Z. Bern. Status of supersymmetry : Foundations and applications / S. Ferrara and A. Marrani. Quantum gravity from dynamical triangulation / R. Loll. Status of superstring and M-theory / J.H. Schwarz. Some effects of instantons in QCD / G.'t Hooft. Crystalline gravity / G.'t Hooft -- QCD problems. Strongly coupled gauge theories / R. Kenway. Strongly interacting matter at high energy density / L. McLerran. Seminars on specialized topics. The nature and the mass of neutrinos. Majorana vs. Dirac / A. Bettini. The anomalous spin distributions in the nucleon / A. Deshpande. Results from PHENIX at RHIC / M.J. Tannenbaum -- Highlights from laboratories. Highlights from RHIC / Y. Akiba. News from the Gran Sasso Underground Laboratory / E. Coccia. Highlights from TRIUMF / N.S. Lockyer. Highlights from Superkamiokande / M. Koshiba. Highlights from Fermilab / P.J. Oddone. Highlights from IHEP / Y. Wang -- Special sessions for new talents. Fake supergravity and black hole evolution / A. Gnecchi. Track-based improvement in the jet transverse momentum resolution for ATLAS / Z. Marshall. Searches for supersymmetric dark matter with XENON / K. Ni. Running of Newton's constant and quantum gravitational effects / D. Reeb
Quantum Gravity and Quantum Cosmology
Author: Gianluca Calcagni
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2012-10-31
Total Pages: 402
ISBN-13: 3642330363
DOWNLOAD EBOOKQuantum gravity has developed into a fast-growing subject in physics and it is expected that probing the high-energy and high-curvature regimes of gravitating systems will shed some light on how to eventually achieve an ultraviolet complete quantum theory of gravity. Such a theory would provide the much needed information about fundamental problems of classical gravity, such as the initial big-bang singularity, the cosmological constant problem, Planck scale physics and the early-time inflationary evolution of our Universe. While in the first part of this book concepts of quantum gravity are introduced and approached from different angles, the second part discusses these theories in connection with cosmological models and observations, thereby exploring which types of signatures of modern and mathematically rigorous frameworks can be detected by experiments. The third and final part briefly reviews the observational status of dark matter and dark energy, and introduces alternative cosmological models. Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field and cast into the form of a multi-author textbook at postgraduate level, this volume will be of benefit to all postgraduate students and newcomers from neighboring disciplines wishing to find a comprehensive guide for their future research.
New Frontiers In Fields And Strings (Tasi 2015) - Proceedings Of The 2015 Theoretical Advanced Study Institute In Elementary Particle Physics
Author: Joseph Polchinski
Publisher: World Scientific
Published: 2016-11-28
Total Pages: 624
ISBN-13: 9813149450
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume is a compilation of lectures delivered at the TASI 2015 summer school, 'New Frontiers in Fields and Strings', held at the University of Colorado Boulder in June 2015. The school focused on topics in theoretical physics of interest to contemporary researchers in quantum field theory and string theory. The lectures are accessible to graduate students in the initial stages of their research careers.
Supergravity
Author: Daniel Z. Freedman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-04-05
Total Pages: 626
ISBN-13: 0521194016
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first-ever authoritative and systematic introduction to the fundamentals of supergravity, written by two leaders in the field.
String Theory And Quantum Gravity - Proceedings Of Trieste Spring School
Author: M Green
Publisher: World Scientific
Published: 1991-03-29
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9814611204
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContents:Integrable Lattice Models and Quantum Groups (H Saleur & J-B Zuber)Matrix Models and 2D Gravity (F David)Notes on Topological String Theory and 2D Quantum Gravity (R Dijkgraaf et al.)Geometry of the N=2 String Theory (H Ooguri) Readership: High energy physicists.
