{"product_id":"9781394350988","title":"High Energy Physics Essentials A Guide to HEP Research","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHigh Energy Physics Essentials\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Guide to HEP Research\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChristopher Aubin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Physics \/ Quantum Theory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge coursework to research with foundational lattice QCD knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced undergraduate physics students transitioning to research projects often lack the specialized knowledge needed for theoretical particle physics work. \u003ci\u003eHigh Energy Physics Essentials: A Guide to HEP Research\u003c\/i\u003e addresses this gap directly. Written by an award-winning physics educator and research mentor, this book provides the foundational concepts students need to engage in supervised lattice QCD research early in their academic careers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book reviews special relativity, electrodynamics, and quantum electrodynamics before introducing fundamental quantum chromodynamics concepts. Students learn the theory underpinning the standard model of elementary particle physics, including quarks as building blocks of protons, neutrons, and pions. Each chapter includes ten to twenty problems that reinforce material and provide practical experience solving theoretical physics problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage spanning special and general relativity, quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum field theory, and essential group theory foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent study structure allowing students to prepare for research projects without requiring additional coursework or direct supervision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical problem sets in each chapter providing hands-on experience with the mathematical challenges inherent in theoretical particle physics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear pathways from standard coursework to active participation in supervised lattice quantum chromodynamics research projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for supervisors seeking to close knowledge gaps when students transition from classroom learning to research environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned for advanced undergraduate physics students or even early graduate students preparing for research projects, this book also serves physicists and lecturers supervising student researchers. By equipping students with skills and confidence for theoretical particle physics research, it streamlines the transition from coursework to productive research participation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Aubin, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Physics at Fordham University, Bronx, NY, USA. He studied physics at the University of Dallas and Washington University and has received multiple teaching honors including the Franklin B. Shull Prize for Teaching Excellence, Fordham University Teacher of the Year in the Sciences Award, and the Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award from Fordham University in 2022. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 March 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394350988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44452132159628,"sku":"9781394350988","price":139.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394350988.jpg?v=1780173640","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394350988","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}