Axions: theory, cosmology, and experimental searches

Axions are peculiar hypothetical particles that could both solve the CP problem of quantum chromodynamics and at the same time account for the dark matter of the universe. Based on a series of lectures by world experts in this field held at CERN (Geneva), this volume provides a pedagogical introduction to the theory, cosmology and astrophysics of these fascinating particles and gives anup-to-date account of the status and prospect of ongoing and planned experimental searches. Learners and practitioners of astroparticle physics will find in this book both a concise introduction and a current reference work to a showcase topic that connects the ‘inner space’ of the elementary particle world with the ‘outer space’ of the universe at large. Provides a starting part for graduate students and senior scientists in the field of axions and axion-like particles INDICE: The Strong CP Problem and Axions.- Axion Cosmology.- AstrophysicalAxion Bounds.- Axions and Large Extra Dimensions.- Axions and Their Relative.- Magnetic and Electric Dipole Moments.- Axions in the Intergalactic B Field.-Cavity Microwave Searches for Cosmological Axions.- Recent Results From the PVLAS Experiment.- Axion Searches in the Past, at Present, and in the Near Future.

• ISBN: 978-3-540-73517-5
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 246
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés