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QCD: Theory and Experiment

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Günther Dissertori, Prof. Dr. Thomas Kurt Gehrmann
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:43

Abstract

An introduction to the theoretical aspects and experimental tests of QCD, with emphasis on perturbative QCD and related experiments at colliders.

Content

QCD Lagrangian and Feynman Rules QCD running coupling Parton model Altarelli-Parisi equations Basic processes Experimental tests at lepton and hadron colliders Measurements of the strong coupling constant

Resources

Literature

1) G. Dissertori, I. Knowles, M. Schmelling : "Quantum Chromodynamics: High Energy Experiments and Theory" (The International Series of Monographs on Physics, 115, Oxford University Press) 2) R. K. Ellis, W. J. Stirling, B. R. Webber : "QCD and Collider Physics" (Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics & Cosmology)"

General Information

Language
English
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture QCD: Theory and Experiment
Blockkurs: Ende WS gemeinsam mit UNI Zürich
No time listed 28 h semesterly
exercise QCD: Theory and Experiment
Blockkurs: Ende WS gemeinsam mit UNI Zürich
No time listed 14 h semesterly

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