Book reccomendations: CP violation, SUSY and Gravity/EM unification?

In summary, the individual is seeking book recommendations for their dissertation on topics related to particle physics, such as CP violation, Supersymmetry, and gravity and EM unification. They are specifically looking for entry-level texts at a 3rd year/masters physics student level that do not require advanced mathematics, as they are still in the process of completing their masters degree. The individual plans to use the recommended books for their dissertation and for future studies in related fields.
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Hi guys,

I am doing a dissertation on one of these topics and wondered if anyone knows of some good books that may be good to start out from. Especially if the books focus on the particle physics aspects of these topics.

So any books for CP violation and the imbalance of antimatter to matter in the universe; Supersymmetry; gravity and EM unification which requires "extra dimensions". Entry level texts required. Thanks in advance

Karnten07
 
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A dissertation is usually a PhD thesis, and usually references primary sources. So I am a little unclear on exactly what you mean by "entry level texts".
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
A dissertation is usually a PhD thesis, and usually references primary sources. So I am a little unclear on exactly what you mean by "entry level texts".

Sorry my mistake for not being more clear. The course is called a dissertation here in the uk and it is part of my masters degree, it will be somewhere between 5000 and 7000 words. I guess by entry level i mean something at a 3rd year/masters physics student level where these concepts are most likely to be met in greater detail. I was looking for something that didnt involve too much specialist mathematics such as group theory although a little bit is fine as i do this course next semester also. I expect my supervisor will know of some good books but i want to get ahead of the game by a couple of weeks. To be honest, any books that cover the topics in great depth will be of use to me as i can just extract the understandable parts.

I do intend to head into fields that incorporate these topics anyway so any books will also be of use to know of for the future. Thanks again
 

1. What is CP violation?

CP violation is a phenomenon in particle physics where the laws of physics do not remain symmetrical under charge conjugation (C) and parity (P) transformations. This means that the behavior of particles and antiparticles are not exactly the same, violating the principle of CP symmetry.

2. What is SUSY and how does it relate to CP violation?

SUSY, or supersymmetry, is a theoretical framework that predicts a new symmetry between fermions (particles with half-integer spin) and bosons (particles with integer spin). It is often studied in relation to CP violation because it offers a potential explanation for the observed CP asymmetry in the universe.

3. How does gravity or electromagnetic unification relate to CP violation?

Gravity and electromagnetism are two of the four fundamental forces in nature. The unification of these forces is a major goal in physics, and it is believed that understanding CP violation could provide insights into the unification of these forces.

4. Are there any recommended books on CP violation, SUSY, and gravity/EM unification?

Yes, some recommended books on this topic include "CP Violation" by I.I. Bigi and A.I. Sanda, "Supersymmetry: Theory, Experiment, and Cosmology" by P. Binetruy, "Unification of Fundamental Forces" by J. Gunion and H. Haber, and "Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity" by J. B. Hartle.

5. Are there any introductory resources for those new to this topic?

Yes, there are several online resources such as lecture notes, video lectures, and articles that provide an introduction to CP violation, SUSY, and gravity/EM unification. Some recommended resources include the CERN Document Server, the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, and the Fermilab website.

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