Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in Quantum Field Theory

by Charles Hughes

Overview

This paper describes a brief history of symmetry and symmetry breaking in physics, describes the concepts of symmetry and symmetry breaking (both spontaneous and explicit, and explores spontaneous symmetry breaking in quantum field theory, giving examples accompanied by Feynman Diagrams and simplified Lagrangian equations. Finally, some examples of spontaneous symmetry breaking are given for classical systems.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014927192
Publisher:	Evan Hughes
Publication date:	08/06/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	291 KB

About the Author

Charles Evans Hughes II holds a Bachelor's in Physics from Pitzer College in Claremont California, and has studied at Harvey Mudd College, Pomona College, and San Francisco State University. His scientific interests and strengths lie primarily in astronomy, quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics. As an author who also dabbles in poetry, faerie tales, fantasy, and science fiction (under his more commonly used name Evan Hughes), his language is accessible to lay persons and scientists alike.