Searching for Gauge Symmetries and Their Application in Physics

In summary, the conversation is about the subject of gauge symmetries and their application in physics. The person is looking for sources of information, both online and in books, and asks for recommendations. They are interested in gauge theories in particle physics and ask for more specific links on the topic. The other person provides several links, including a book titled "Gauge Theories in Particle Physics" by Aitchison & Hey, and suggests searching for "Gauge invariance" and "Gauge transformations" on Google. They also mention the possibility of finding information in modern quantum field theory books. The person searching for information thanks them and shares a link they found on the topic.
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I'm searching informations about the Gauge simmetries and their application in physics; where can i search in internet and where on books? thanks for answers
 
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Try "Gauge Theories in Particle Physics" by Aitchison & Hey if you're interested in their application to basic physics.
 
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on the web:
http://www.hep.phy.cam.ac.uk/theory/webber/GFT/

in a bookstore/library:

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0521298873/ref=pd_sxp_elt_l1/102-5996657-7752145


Geometry, Topology and Physics (Graduate Student Series in Physics)

"Topology, Geometry and Gauge Fields"


http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471631175.html



http://www.fetchbook.info/compare.do?search=0198519613

But any modern quantum field theory book (written since the 80's) should give you a basic introduction.

Are you interested in generalities, application to particle/field theory, application to condensed matter, application to ecconomics, realtionship to topology and index theory?
 
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Try search in google for "Gauge invariance" and "Gauge transformations"
 
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gauge symmetry in fields theory

thanx to styr for his links. I'm especially interested in gauge simm in fields theory; if you know particular links about this argument please post them. moreover I've found this interesting link in internet
http://www-itp.physik.uni-karlsruhe.de/~obr/bookmarks.html (section simmetries > gauge) where publications and articles can be downloaded. thanks again.
 
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Related to Searching for Gauge Symmetries and Their Application in Physics

1. What are gauge symmetries and why are they important in physics?

Gauge symmetries are mathematical transformations that leave the physical laws of a system unchanged. They are important in physics as they allow us to understand and describe the fundamental forces of nature, such as electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces.

2. How are gauge symmetries used in physics?

Gauge symmetries are used in physics to describe the fundamental interactions between particles and fields. They are also used to develop mathematical models and equations that accurately describe and predict the behavior of these interactions.

3. Can you provide examples of gauge symmetries in physics?

One example of a gauge symmetry is the electromagnetic gauge symmetry, which describes the relationship between electric and magnetic fields. Another example is the gauge symmetry of the strong nuclear force, known as quantum chromodynamics (QCD), which describes the interactions between quarks and gluons.

4. How do gauge symmetries impact our understanding of the universe?

Gauge symmetries have played a crucial role in the development of modern physics and our understanding of the universe. They have helped us to unify and explain the different forces of nature, and have led to the development of theories such as the Standard Model and General Relativity.

5. What are some potential applications of gauge symmetries in the future?

Gauge symmetries continue to be an important area of research in physics, and their applications are still being explored. Some potential future applications include using gauge symmetries to develop new theories and models that could help us understand phenomena such as dark matter and dark energy, as well as using them to develop new technologies and materials.

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