{"product_id":"9783032412447","title":"An Introduction to Particle Physics through Symmetry The Standard Model and Beyond","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUNITEXT for Physics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAn Introduction to Particle Physics through Symmetry\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Standard Model and Beyond\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVeronica Sanz\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Physics \/ Nuclear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textbook explains how modern particle physics is built from the concept of symmetry. Instead of beginning with a catalogue of particles, the book introduces the mathematical and physical foundations, i.e.  groups, representations, Lorentz invariance, and gauge symmetry, that shape quantum field theory and naturally lead to the Standard Model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScalar, fermion, and gauge fields are presented step by step, with clear derivations, worked examples, and a wide range of exercises. The book then offers a systematic treatment of spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Higgs mechanism, before assembling the full Standard Model and examining both its experimental successes and its known limitations. The closing chapters explore the evidence and theoretical motivations for physics beyond the Standard Model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is intended for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in physics, especially those studying theoretical particle physics or quantum field theory. It assumes prior knowledge of quantum mechanics and special relativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerónica Sanz \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Full Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Universitat de València (Spain) and a member of the Instituto de Física Corpuscular (IFIC), a joint CSIC–UV research institute. She previously held faculty posts at the University of Sussex (UK) and York University (Canada), and has been affiliated with CERN, Harvard University, MIT, and the Alan Turing Institute, among other institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer research focuses on the structure of fundamental interactions, the electroweak sector, and physics beyond the Standard Model. She has made significant contributions to effective field theory and to the interpretation of high‑energy collider data. Her work has played an influential role in the Large Hadron Collider programme, particularly in shaping the theoretical framework used in searches for new physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Sanz has authored more than one hundred peer‑reviewed papers in leading journals, with over 11,000 citations and an h‑index above 50. She has delivered plenary and review talks at major international conferences, including ICHEP, EPS‑HEP, and LHCP. She has secured competitive research funding in Europe, the UK, Canada, and the United States, and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of particle physics, data science, and artificial intelligence. She has supervised over fifty undergraduate and graduate research projects and serves on scientific evaluation panels for European and UK funding agencies. Her career reflects research leadership, international visibility, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring in theoretical particle physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032412447\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55561035284620,"sku":"9783032412447","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032412447.jpg?v=1788348067","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032412447","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}