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402-0767-00L 6 Credits DR , MSC D-PHYS
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Neutrino Physics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. André Rubbia, Prof. Dr. Davide Sgalaberna
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:04

Abstract

Theoretical basis and selected experiments to determine the properties of neutrinos and their interactions (mass, spin, helicity, chirality, oscillations, interactions with leptons and quarks).

Objective

Introduction to the physics of neutrinos with special consideration of phenomena connected with neutrino masses.

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Literature

B. Kayser, F. Gibrat-Debu and F. Perrier, The Physics of Massive Neutrinos, World Scientific Lecture Notes in Physic, Vol. 25, 1989, and newer publications. N. Schmitz, Neutrinophysik, Teubner-Studienbücher Physik, 1997. D.O. Caldwell, Current Aspects of Neutrino Physics, Springer. C. Giunti & C.W. Kim, Fundamentals of Neutrino Physics and Astrophysics, Oxford.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Neutrino Physics
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HIL C 10.2)
2 h weekly
exercise Neutrino Physics
  • Fri 11:45-12:30 (HIL C 10.2)
1 h weekly

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