Theory Of Spinors: An Introduction

by Moshe Carmeli, Shimon Malin

Overview

Spinors are used extensively in physics. It is widely accepted that they are more fundamental than tensors, and the easy way to see this is through the results obtained in general relativity theory by using spinors — results that could not have been obtained by using tensor methods only.The foundation of the concept of spinors is groups; spinors appear as representations of groups. This textbook expounds the relationship between spinors and representations of groups. As is well known, spinors and representations are both widely used in the theory of elementary particles.The authors present the origin of spinors from representation theory, but nevertheless apply the theory of spinors to general relativity theory, and part of the book is devoted to curved space-time applications.Based on lectures given at Ben Gurion University, this textbook is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics and mathematics, as well as being a reference for researchers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789812564726
Publisher:	World Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/12/2000
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

Editorial Reviews

?It is concise, yet easy to read and understand. It makes it clear where the physics come in.?

"It is concise, yet easy to read and understand. It makes it clear where the physics come in." -- Prof Sir Hermann Bondi

"The book should be of great interest to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics and mathematics as well as to researchers in these areas."

From the Publisher

Spinors are introduced in the context of group, representation, and general relativity theory, and curved space-time applications. Based on lectures given at Ben Gurion U. in Israel, where Carmeli is based. Malin is with Colgate U. in NY. Suitable for researchers and advanced students in physics and mathematics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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