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402-0266-00L 10 Credits BSC , SHE D-PHYS
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Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics

Einführung in die Kern- und Teilchenphysik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Christophorus Grab
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Abstract

Introduction to the concepts of nuclear and particle physics.

Objective

Introduction to the concepts of nuclear and particle physics. Discussion of new theoretical concepts and important experiments, which brought about major breakthroughs in our understanding of the underlying physics. Applications of nuclear and particle physics. Links between particle physics and cosmology.

Content

- Building blocks of matter (quarks and leptons) and their interactions (QED, QCD, weak interaction) - The Standard Model of particle physics und open fundamental questions - Bound systems (nuclear forces, structure of nuclei, stability) - Applications of nuclear and particle physics (nuclear fusion and fission) - Nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology

Resources

Lecture Notes

More information and additional material concerning lecture and excersises are collected at Moodle, link to be published.

Literature

- Povh et al.: Teilchen und Kerne, Springer Verlag 2009 - Henley, Garcia: Subatomic Physics, World Scientific 2007 - Griffith: Introduction to Elementary Particles, Wiley VCH 2008 - Demtroeder: Experimentalphysik IV: Kern- Teilchen- und Astrophysik, Springer Verlag, 2009 See the web site for more suggestions

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German (lecture), English (exercise)
Levels
BSC , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
10 A4 pages summary (5 double-sided, handwritten or computer print-out with minimal size 11 pt); mathematics formulary; pocket calculator; German-English dictionary.
Hilfsmittel: 10 A4-Seiten Zusammenfassung(5 doppelseitige Blätter, handgeschrieben oder gedruckt mit Schriftgrösse mindestens 11pt); mathematische Formelsammlung; Taschenrechner; Wörterbuch Deutsch-Englisch.Die Prüfungsfragen sind auf Englisch formuliert und dürfen auf Englisch oder auf Deutsch beantwortet werden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Einführung in die Kern- und Teilchenphysik
  • Tue 10:45-11:30 (HPV G 5)
  • Tue 11:00-12:00 (ER SA TZ)
  • Wed 10:45-12:30 (HPH G 2)
  • Wed 11:00-13:00 (ER SA TZ)
3 h weekly
exercise Einführung in die Kern- und Teilchenphysik (Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics)
Wed 14-16 or Fri 10-12 or Fri 14-16
  • Wed 12:45-14:30 (HIL D 60.1)
  • Wed 13:00-15:00 (ER SA TZ)
  • Wed 13:45-15:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Wed 13:45-15:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Wed 13:45-15:30 (HIT K 51)
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HIT K 52)
2 h weekly

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