Where can I find detailed derivations for relativistic scattering calculations?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around finding resources that provide detailed derivations for relativistic scattering calculations, including topics such as Bhabha scattering, Compton scattering, pair annihilation, and Moller scattering. The focus is on identifying books or notes that go beyond basic explanations and include comprehensive step-by-step derivations of cross sections and decay rates.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for detailed resources on relativistic scattering calculations, noting that many QFT books lack comprehensive derivations.
  • Another participant suggests the book "Halzen & Martin" as a resource that covers a wide range of reactions.
  • A link to a post is provided, presumably containing relevant information or resources.
  • A subsequent reply acknowledges the suggestion of Halzen & Martin and mentions looking into it further.
  • Another participant recommends "Greiner's Quantum Electrodynamics" for its detailed derivations of cross sections and decay rates.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for detailed resources, but there are multiple suggestions for different books, indicating a variety of opinions on the best materials available.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that many QFT texts provide derivations only in exercise sections, which may limit the accessibility of this information for those seeking detailed explanations.

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This discussion may be useful for students or researchers in theoretical physics, particularly those focusing on quantum field theory and relativistic scattering processes.

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I am looking for notes or a book that covers nicely the calculations for relativistic scatterings (Bhabba, Compton, pair annihilation, Moller, etc. )

Most QFT books, after explaining Feynman diagrams do not give too much details when it comes to cross section and decay rates. Often they put it in the exercise section. So does anyone know a good resource that gives detailed step by step derivations of all the important scattering calculations?

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You should try Halzen & Martin, it covers a quite wide range of reactions.
 
Halzen/ Martin and Chang, thanks, I will take a look!
 
Also see greiner 'quantum electrodynamics' for step by step derivations of cross section and decay rates.
 

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