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Astro-Particle Physics II
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Abstract
This lecture gives an overview of the present research in the field of Astro-Particle Physics, including the different experimental techniques. In the first semester, main topics are the charged cosmic rays including the antimatter problem.The second semester focuses on the neutral components of the cosmic rays as well as on some aspects of Dark Matter.
Objective
This lecture gives an overview of the present research in the field of Astro-Particle Physics, including the different experimental techniques. In the first semester, main topics are the charged cosmic rays including the antimatter problem. The second semester focuses on the neutral components of the cosmic rays (very high energy gamma-rays and neutrinos) as well as on some aspects of Dark Matter.
Content
a) short summary about 'charged cosmic rays' (1st semester) b) Very-High-Energy Astronomy: - ongoing and near-future detectors for VHE gamma-rays - possible production mechanisms for VHE gamma-rays - galactical sources: supernova remnants, pulsar-wind nebulae, micro-quasars, etc. - extragalactical sources: active galactic nucleii, gamma-ray bursts, galaxy clusters, etc. - the gamma-ray horizon and it's cosmological relevance c) Neutrino Astronomy: - atmospherical, solar, extrasolar and cosmological neutrinos - actual results and near-future experiments d) Dark Matter: - evidence for existance of non-barionic matter - Dark Matter models (mainly Supersymmetry) - actual and near-future experiments for direct and indirect Dark Matter searches
Resources
Lecture Notes
See lecture home page:http://ihp-lx2.ethz.ch/AstroTeilchen/
Literature
See lecture home page: http://ihp-lx2.ethz.ch/AstroTeilchen/
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Astro-Particle Physics II |
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2 h weekly |
| exercise | Astro-Particle Physics II |
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1 h weekly |
Offered In
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Mathematics, Computational Science and Engineering (Mathematics, Physics Those who want to register for elective courses in the diploma degree programme im Mathematics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Mathematics. Those who want to register for core subject and elective courses in the diploma degree programme in Physics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Physics (Core Courses: Theoretical Physics, Core Courses: Experimental Physics, Electives: Physics and Mathematics). The same holds for seminars and semester projects and papers.)
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