AuthorCao, Tian Yu, 1941-
TitleFrom current algebra to quantum chromodynamics : a case for structural realism / Tian Yu Cao
Imprint Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010
Descript x, 308 p. ; 26 cm

CONTENT

Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction; 2. The rise of current algebra (CA); 3. Sum rules; 4. Saturation and closure; 5. Scaling; 6. Theorizations of scaling; 7. The advent of quantum chromodynamics (QCD); 8. Early justifications and explorations; 9. Structural realism and the construction of QCD; 10. Structural realism and the construction of the CA-QCD narrative


SUBJECT

  1. Quantum chromodynamics -- Mathematical models
  2. Algebra
  3. Quantum chromodynamics -- History

LOCATIONCALL#STATUS
Science Library : Dept. of PhysicsQC793.3.Q35 F931c 2010 CHECK SHELVES