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402-0833-00L 6 Credits MSC D-PHYS
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Particle Physics in the Early Universe

Does not take place this semester.
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Abstract

An introduction to key concepts on the interface of Particle Physics and Early Universe cosmology. Topics include inflation and inflationary models, the ElectroWeak phase transition and vacuum stability, matter-antimatter asymmetry, recombination and the Cosmic Microwave Background, relic abundances and primordial nucleosynthesis, baryogenesis, dark matter and more.

Objective

The objectives of this course is to understand the evolution of the Universe at its early stages, as described by the Standard Model of cosmology, and delve into the insights and constraints imposed by cosmological observations on possible new particles beyond those discovered at the LHC.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Particle Physics in the Early Universe
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 2 h weekly
exercise Particle Physics in the Early Universe
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 1 h weekly

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