Ross, Graham G. (1981) Unified field theories. Reports on Progress in Physics, 44 (6). pp. 655-718. ISSN 0034-4885 http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20120719-100303936
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Abstract
In this article we review recent progress in applying quantum gauge field theories to the description of the fundamental forces. We start from the principles of local gauge invariance and spontaneous symmetry breaking to derive the successful Weinberg-Salam model for the weak and electromagnetic interactions and also quantum chromodynamics, the theory of strong interactions. We then discuss grand unified theories in which these theories are combined in a larger structure. Finally, we consider the inclusion of the gravitational interaction through a new symmetry principle, supersymmetry, which relates particles of different spin and whose local realisation includes Einstein’s gravity.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | © 1981 The Institute of Physics. This review was received in its present form in January 1981. |
| Subject Keywords: | Gravitation and cosmology; Particle physics and field theory |
| Classification Code: | PACS: 12.10.-g; 12.38.-t; 11.15.Ex; 04.65.+e; 12.15.-y |
| Record Number: | CaltechAUTHORS:20120719-100303936 |
| Persistent URL: | http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20120719-100303936 |
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| Official Citation: | Unified field theories G G Ross 1981 Rep. Prog. Phys. 44 655 |
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| ID Code: | 32584 |
| Collection: | CaltechAUTHORS |
| Deposited By: | Aucoeur Ngo |
| Deposited On: | 19 Jul 2012 20:12 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Jul 2012 20:12 |
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