References for quantum chromodynamics

[physman88]

Hey all,

I am currently in a 300 level physics class, Concepts of Modern Physics, and as a semester project we are required to research a topic and do a presentation. I chose QCD because I have done some reading on it and it seemed the most interesting on the list. Although, i would like to have a few more references than what I have right now. Can anyone help point me in the right direction for some information on this topic. Thanks!

Kev

 

[malawi_glenn]

I can tell you what I use:

- Particle physics, by Martin & Shaw (chapter 6 and 7 is about qcd) (textbook)
- http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/hep-ph/pdf/0001/0001118v1.pdf (Gauge theory of QCD + much more)


You may also want to check out the CERN summer school lectures (slides + video)
http://indico.cern.ch/tools/SSLPdisplay.py?stdate=2008-06-30&nbweeks=7
(Fundamental concepts in particle physics & Standard Model - is the ones you are looking for)

 

[Vanadium 50]

THE area to start is the CTEQ Meta-Page at http://www.phys.psu.edu/~cteq/

I recommend the handbook of perturbative QCD (linked on that page) highly.

 

[malawi_glenn]

Vanadium, I think that is too advanced for the OP :-)

 

[Vanadium 50]

Maybe, maybe not. Depends on what the "some reading" entails.

 

[mal4mac]

Try "Constructing Quarks" by Andrew Pickering. Do scientists uncover truth or create it out of their experiments and theories?

http://www.huss.ex.ac.uk/sociology/staff/pickering/biog.php

Sheesh! Pickering has two PhD's, one in particle physics, the other in the sociology of particle physicists. Gribbin uses his ideas the focus for his "Kittens" book if you want a lighter intro.

 

[mal4mac]

... but check out critics of Pickering like Weinberg ("Dreams...") to get both sides!