The most non-trivial of the established microscopic theories of physics is quantum chromodynamics, QCD, the theory of the strong interaction. A critical link between theory and experiment is provided by the methods of perturbative QCD, notably the well-known factorization theorems. Giving an accurat...

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Main Author:	Collins, John C. 1949- (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2023
Series:	Cambridge monographs on particle physics, nuclear physics and cosmology 32
Subjects:	Quantum chromodynamics Perturbation (Mathematics) Störungstheorie Quantenchromodynamik
Online Access:	Volltext
Summary:	The most non-trivial of the established microscopic theories of physics is quantum chromodynamics, QCD, the theory of the strong interaction. A critical link between theory and experiment is provided by the methods of perturbative QCD, notably the well-known factorization theorems. Giving an accurate account of the concepts, theorems and their justification, this book is a systematic treatment of perturbative QCD. As well as giving a mathematical treatment, the book relates the concepts to experimental data, giving strong motivations for the methods. It also examines in detail transverse-momentum-dependent parton densities, an increasingly important subject not normally treated in other books. Ideal for graduate students starting their work in high-energy physics, it will also interest experienced researchers wanting a clear account of the subject. First published in 2011, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core
Item Description:	Previously issued in print: 2011. - Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (xii, 624 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:	9781009401845
DOI:	10.1017/9781009401845