What is the best reference for understanding group theory in particle physics?

In summary, group theory is a crucial aspect of particle physics and a solid understanding of it is necessary before delving into the study of particle physics. As a newcomer to both subjects, it is recommended to start with introductory texts such as Griffiths' "Introduction to Elementary Particles" and Greiner's "Symmetries in Quantum Physics." These resources will provide a helpful foundation before delving into more advanced concepts.
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group theory is an integral part of particle physics and one needs a good understanding of this before one switches on to reading particle phy ...please give me a good reference for this ... i m new to both group theory and particle physics ...thosugh i 've read about the historical evolutions of the subject ...if there is an e-book available please let me know abt it ...i 've gone through "THE FUNDAMENTAL PARTICLES by clifford e.swartz" 1965 edition ...i hope the edition is not 2 old ...coz i m afraid that things explained r not reviewed from then ...
please help ...
thanx
 
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Start with Griffiths' intro text on the subject of elementary particles and just then u can worry about group theory. For example, Greiner's text on symmetries in Quantum Physics.

Daniel.
 
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thanx so mch
 

1. What is particle physics?

Particle physics is a branch of physics that studies the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces that govern their interactions. It explores the smallest known particles and their behaviors, as well as the fundamental laws of nature that govern their behavior.

2. What are the main particles studied in particle physics?

The main particles studied in particle physics are quarks, leptons, and bosons. Quarks and leptons are known as fermions and make up all matter in the universe. Bosons are force-carrying particles that mediate interactions between fermions.

3. What is the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and why is it important in particle physics?

The Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator, located at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). It is used to accelerate and collide particles at high energies, allowing scientists to study the fundamental particles and forces of the universe. Its discoveries have greatly advanced our understanding of particle physics and the nature of the universe.

4. What is the Standard Model of particle physics?

The Standard Model is a theory that describes the fundamental particles and their interactions through three of the four fundamental forces: electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force. It has been extensively tested and is currently the most accurate and comprehensive theory of particle physics.

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The Higgs boson is a fundamental particle predicted by the Standard Model that gives other particles their mass. Its discovery in 2012 at the LHC confirmed a crucial aspect of the Standard Model and helped to fill a gap in our understanding of particle physics. Its discovery also opened up new avenues for research and potential discoveries in the field.

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