The Standard Model

This innovative textbook has been designed with approachability and engagement at its forefront, using language reminiscent of a live lecture and interspersing the main text with useful advice and expansions. Striking a balance between theoretical- and experimental-led approaches, this book immediately immerses the reader in charge and neutral currents, which are at the core of the Standard Model, before presenting the gauge field, allowing the introduction of Feynman diagram calculations at an early stage. This novel and effective approach gives readers a head start in understanding the Model's predictions, stoking interest early on. With in-chapter problem sessions which help readers to build their mastery of the subject, clarifying notes on equations, end of chapter exercises to consolidate learning, and marginal comments to guide readers through the complexities of the Standard Model, this is the ideal book for graduate students studying high energy physics.

• Introduces charge and neutral currents early on, allowing readers to be immersed in Feynman diagram calculations from an early stage
• Presents information in an order that is unique and intuitive to spark interest and embed understanding
• Provides detailed theoretical underpinning to computations so that readers understand the theory behind the practice
• Written in an engaging style reminiscent of a live lecture, with points of general advice interspersed throughout
• Takes a unique approach to gauge invariance, with simple examples from everyday physics