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Nuclear and Particle Physics I

Kern- und Teilchenphysik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Felicitas Pauss
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:20:01

Abstract

Introduction to the concepts of nuclear and particle physics.

Objective

Introduction to the concepts of nuclear and particle physics. Discussion of new theoretical concepts and important experiments, which brought about major breakthroughs in our understanding of the underlying physics. Applications of nuclear and particle physics. Links between particle physics and cosmology.

Content

- Building blocks of matter (quarks and leptons) and their interactions (QED, QCD, weak interaction) - The Standard Model of particle physics und open fundamental questions - Bound systems (nuclear forces, structure of nuclei, stability) - Applications of nuclear and particle physics (nuclear fusion and fission) - Nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology

Resources

Lecture Notes

http://ihp-lx2.ethz.ch/kt1/On this web site one can find : scriptum, problems and solutions for the exercises, links, etc

Literature

- Povh et al.: Teilchen und Kerne, Springer Verlag 1995 - Perkins: Introduction to High Energy Physics, Cambridge University Press, 2000 - Demtroeder: Experimentalphysik IV: Kern- Teilchen- und Astrophysik, Springer Verlag, 1998 See the web site for more suggestions

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Kern- und Teilchenphysik I
Die Lehrveranstaltung findet am 11.05.2007 um 09:45 im HPV G4 statt.
  • Thu 10:45-12:30 (HPV G 5)
  • Fri 08:45-10:30 (HPV G 5)
4 h weekly
exercise Kern- und Teilchenphysik I
ACHTUNG: Am 11.05.2007 finden die Übungen um 11:45 statt. Die Übungen im HPV G5 werden an diesem Tag ausnahmsweise im HPV G4 stattfinden.
  • Tue 12:45-14:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Thu 12:45-14:30 (HPP H 1)
  • Fri 10:45-12:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Fri 10:45-12:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Fri 10:45-12:30 (HPP G 2)
  • Fri 10:45-12:30 (HPP G 5)
  • Fri 10:45-12:30 (HPP H 1)
  • Fri 10:45-12:30 (HPP H 5)
  • Fri 10:45-12:30 (HPV G 5)
2 h weekly

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