The Weak Interaction In Nuclear, Particle, And Astrophysics Schwache Wechselwirkung In Kern-, Teilchen- Und Astrophysik. English

This volume presents the concepts of the weak interaction and its integration into modern theories of particle physics. It outlines the connections between nuclear and particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology induced by the weak interaction, emphasizing research with neutrinos. "The Weak Interaction in Nuclear, Particle and Astrophysics presents concepts of the weak interaction and its integration into modern gauge theories of particle physics, such as grand unification and supersymmetry. The book explores the close connections between micro (nuclear and particle) physics and macro physics (astrophysics and cosmology) induced by the weak interaction. Special attention is given to neutrinos, which have a key role in the understanding of elementary particle theories. In addition to the theoretical aspects, the book covers the important research topics of solar and galactic neutrinos and double beta decay. Assuming knowledge of elementary electrodynamics and quantum mechanics, this resource provides an insight into the diversity of the problem areas associated with the weak interaction and will encourage intensive study of particular themes."--Provided by publisher Content: Notation elementary particles and interactions classical theory of the weak interaction and rudiments of nuclear beta decay nuclear structure and beta decay gauge theories the Glashow-Weinberg-Salam theory of the electroweak interaction the weak interaction in the framework of the grand unification theories neutrinos weak interaction and astrophysics GUT and cosmology. This book provides insight into concept of the weak interaction and its integration into the conceptual structure of elementary particle physics. It exhibits the important role of the weak interaction in nuclear, particle and astrophysics together with the close connection between these areas. K. Grotz And H.v. Klapdor ; Translated By S.s. Wilson. Translation Of: Die Schwache Wechselwirkung In Kern-, Teilchen- Und Astrophysik. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.