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Phenomenology of Particle Physics II
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:37
Abstract
The concepts and computational techniques acquired in the context of QED and QCD (during the Phenomenology of Particle Physics I course) will be applied and expanded to the weak interaction and electroweak theory. Spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Higgs mechanism will also be introduced completing the description of the Standard Model of particle physics.
Objective
The students will deepen their knowledge on particle physics acquired during their bachelor studies. They will be able to apply the Feynman rules to compute weak and electro-weak processes. They will be able to explain and discuss the connection between theory and experiments.
Content
• e-p scattering (elastic and deep inelastic) and the parton model (the Eighfoldway) • Heavy quarks and hadron spectroscopy • Neutrinos and the three lepton families • Weak interaction and parity violation • Gauge field theories and spontaneous symmetry-breaking • The electroweak theory and the Brout-Englert-Higgs mechanism • Computations and experimental tests of the weak/electroweak theory • Neutrino-nucleon interactions • Flavor oscillations and CP violation
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture | Phenomenology of Particle Physics II |
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3 h weekly |
| exercise |
Phenomenology of Particle Physics II
Exercises start in the second week of the semester.
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2 h weekly |
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