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 an up-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.
| ISBN: | 9783642092633 |
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| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 245 |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Herausgeber: | Beltrán, Berta Kuster, Markus Raffelt, Georg |
| Verlag: | Springer Berlin |
| Veröffentlicht: | 18.11.2010 |
| Untertitel: | Theory, Cosmology, and Experimental Searches |
| Schlagworte: | Astroparticle Physics Axions CERN CP Problem Cosmology Dark Matter Dipole Moments Elementary Particles Extra Dimensions Particle Physics |