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Group Theory in a Nutshell for Physicists

Anthony Zee

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English
Princeton University Pres
07 June 2016
Series: In a Nutshell
Although group theory is a mathematical subject, it is indispensable to many areas of modern theoretical physics, from atomic physics to condensed matter physics, particle physics to string theory. In particular, it is essential for an understanding of the fundamental forces. Yet until now, what has been missing is a modern, accessible, and self-contained textbook on the subject written especially for physicists. Group Theory in a Nutshell for Physicists fills this gap, providing a user-friendly and classroom-tested text that focuses on those aspects of group theory physicists most need to know. From the basic intuitive notion of a group, A. Zee takes readers all the way up to how theories based on gauge groups could unify three of the four fundamental forces. He also includes a concise review of the linear algebra needed for group theory, making the book ideal for self-study.
* Provides physicists with a modern and accessible introduction to group theory
* Covers applications to various areas of physics, including field theory, particle physics, relativity, and much more
* Topics include finite group and character tables; real, pseudoreal, and complex representations; Weyl, Dirac, and Majorana equations; the expanding universe and group theory; grand unification; and much more
* The essential textbook for students and an invaluable resource for researchers
* Features a brief, self-contained treatment of linear algebra
* An online illustration package is available to professors
* Solutions manual (available only to professors)
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Imprint:   Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm,  Spine: 43mm
Weight:   1.474kg
ISBN:   9780691162690
ISBN 10:   0691162697
Series:   In a Nutshell
Pages:   592
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Group Theory in a Nutshell for Physicists

Honorable Mention for the 2017 PROSE Award in Textbook/Best in Physical Sciences and Mathematics, Association of American Publishers Another excellent entry in the 'Nutshell' series, Zee's latest has it all: broad scope, depth, thorough explanations, history, and an appealing sense of humor. The author's knowledge of mathematics and physics is encyclopedic, and he leavens the text generously with episodes and asides drawn from the life and work of the major figures in the development of group theory and its applications in physics. --Choice In Group Theory in a Nutshell for Physicists, Anthony Zee ... combines clarity of presentation with mathematical detail at a level of rigor acceptable to physicists. The result is a tour de force that guides readers through the universe of group theory and leads them to recent particle physics, cosmology, and condensed matter. The book is unique in its laid-back presentation. --Physics Today


  • Commended for 2017 PROSE Award in Textbook/Best in Physical Sciences and Mathematics, Association of American Publishers 2017

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