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Phenomenology of Particle Physics I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Paolo Crivelli, Prof. Dr. Annapaola de Cosa
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:20

Abstract

Topics to be covered in Phenomenology of Particle Physics I:Relativistic kinematicsDecay rates and cross sectionsThe Dirac equationFrom the S-matrix to the Feynman rules of QEDScattering processes in QEDExperimental tests of QEDHadron spectroscopyUnitary symmetries and QCDQCD and alpha_s runningQCD in e^+e^- annihilationExperimental tests of QCD in e^+e^- annihilation

Objective

Introduction to modern particle physics

Content

Topics to be covered in Phenomenology of Particle Physics I: Relativistic kinematics Decay rates and cross sections The Dirac equation From the S-matrix to the Feynman rules of QED Scattering processes in QED Experimental tests of QED Hadron spectroscopy Unitary symmetries and QCD QCD and alpha_s running QCD in e^+e^- annihilation Experimental tests of QCD in e^+e^- annihilation

Resources

Literature

As described in the entity: Lernmaterialien

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Phenomenology of Particle Physics I
  • Mon 11:45-13:30 (HPV G 5)
  • Tue 12:45-13:30 (HPV G 5)
3 h weekly
exercise Phenomenology of Particle Physics I
Tue 14-16 or Wed 8-10
  • Tue 13:45-15:30 (HCP E 47.1)
  • Tue 13:45-15:30 (HCP E 47.4)
  • Wed 07:45-09:30 (HIT K 51)
2 h weekly

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