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402-0891-00L 10 Credits MSC D-PHYS
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Phenomenology of Particle Physics I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Paolo Crivelli, Prof. Dr. Annapaola de Cosa
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Abstract

The course focuses on the connection between particle physics theory and experimental results to provide a comprehensive modern view of the Standard Model. The covered topics are quantum electrodynamics (QED) and quantum chromodynamics (QCD).

Objective

The students will deepen the knowledge on particle physics acquired during their bachelor studies. They will be able to apply the basics of relativistic quantum field theory (QFT) to derive the Feynman rules and to apply those to compute QED and QCD processes. They will be able to explain and discuss the connection between theory and experiments.

Content

Topics to be covered in Phenomenology of Particle Physics I: • Relativistic kinematics • Decay rates and cross sections • Quantisation of Klein-Gordon (boson) and Dirac (fermion)’s fields • From the S-matrix to the Feynman rules of QED • Scattering processes in QED/QCD and running of alpha and alpha_s • Experimental tests of QED and QCD

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)
  • Wed 07:45-09:30 (HPL D 34)
2 h weekly

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