Symmetry violation in the early universe - a book

In summary, the conversation revolved around the topic of symmetry violation in the early universe. The person was looking for information on C, P, and T symmetry violation and was wondering if anyone could provide insight or point them in the right direction. They mentioned being a Physics undergraduate, but were open to any level of information. A book was recommended, but it was noted that it may be difficult to understand. Finally, the suggestion was made to try asking in the high energy particle physics or quantum mechanics forum.
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MrNeu
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Hi there,

I've done some searching around on the forums and in the library, but I haven't found what I was looking for - some information of symmetry violation in the early universe. I know some small pieces of information but I'm currently trying to consolidate that so that I have an actual understanding (even if basic) of the theories behind C, P and T symmetry violation in the early universe. I've been so far unable to find any book that particularly addresses the issue and so I was wondering if anyone here could shed some light or point me in the right direction?

By "early universe", I simply mean at the times when these asymmetries were first theorized to occur.

I'm currently a Physics undergraduate (between my first and second year), which I mention just so anyone reading this knows what kind of level I'm at - so if I'm way above my head here, then please let me know!

Thanks for the help! :)
 
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welcome to the forum,

I have a book that is free for distribution. Its not specifically designed for early universe particle physics. By the way you can get numerous articles by typing "Early Universe particle physics." that goes into some aspects of CP violations.

the book I have is more on all forms of fields and does cover a bit on CP violations though its very lengthy and not for the faint of heart.

http://arxiv.org/abs/hepth/9912205

I would also suggest try asking in either high energy particle physics forum or possibly the QM forum. I would think you would have more luck in the former.
 
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Hi, thanks for replying!

Thanks for the link, I'll post this in the High Energy part of the forum :)
 

1. What is symmetry violation in the early universe?

Symmetry violation in the early universe refers to the breaking of fundamental symmetries that were present in the universe shortly after the Big Bang. These symmetries, such as charge, parity, and time reversal, are thought to have been broken as the universe cooled and expanded.

2. Why is symmetry violation important in understanding the early universe?

Symmetry violation is important because it helps us understand the conditions of the early universe and the processes that shaped it. By studying symmetry violation, we can gain insight into the fundamental laws of physics and how they govern the behavior of the universe.

3. What evidence do we have for symmetry violation in the early universe?

One major piece of evidence for symmetry violation in the early universe is the presence of matter in the universe. According to the laws of symmetry, matter and antimatter should have been created in equal amounts during the Big Bang. However, our observations show that there is a significant imbalance between the two, indicating that some kind of symmetry violation must have occurred.

4. How does symmetry violation tie into the concept of inflation in the early universe?

Inflation is a theory that explains the rapid expansion of the universe in the first fractions of a second after the Big Bang. It is thought that during this period of rapid expansion, certain symmetries were broken, leading to the formation of the universe as we know it. Symmetry violation is an important aspect of the inflation theory and helps to explain how the universe evolved in its early stages.

5. What implications does symmetry violation have for our understanding of the universe?

Symmetry violation has significant implications for our understanding of the universe and the laws of physics that govern it. By studying symmetry violation, we can gain insight into the fundamental forces and particles that make up our universe. It also has implications for how the universe will continue to evolve in the future and can help us make predictions about its fate.

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