Particle Physics and Field Theory - Li Zhengdao Lectures

Author: Tsung-Dao Lee
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Learn the methods of academic research from physics masters from this book. Symmetry is the essence of particle physics. You can learn how Mr. Lee approached various models in particle physics from the principle of symmetry; how to use dimensional analysis and order-of-magnitude estimation to deduce physical laws and theorems. From this book, you can also learn how Mr. Lee organically combined theoretical physics and experimental physics. It is well-known that Mr. Lee is a model of combining experiment and theory. Many experimental physicists are willing to discuss the problems they encountered in experiments with Mr. Lee, and many high-energy experiments were proposed by him, including the construction of the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), a major project at the U.S. Brookhaven Laboratory. The physics presented in this book mostly developed during World War II. Mr. Lee either created, participated in, or witnessed the entire process of these theories. Therefore, his interpretation and understanding of these theories must have its unique insights. A textbook written through his thinking will be a valuable treasure for humanity.