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QCD: Theory and Experiment
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Abstract
An introduction to the theoretical aspects and experimental tests of QCD, with emphasis on perturbative QCD and related experiments at colliders.
Objective
Knowledge acquired on basics of perturbative QCD, both of theoretical and experimental nature. Ability to perform simple calculations of perturbative QCD, as well as to understand modern publications on theoretical and experimental aspects of perturbative QCD.
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
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
QCD: Theory and Experiment
Blockkurs: Ende Herbstsemester, bzw. in den Semesterferien, d.h. Januar 2008,
gemeinsam mit der Uni Zürich
|
No time listed | 28 h semesterly |
| exercise |
QCD: Theory and Experiment
Blockkurs: Ende Herbstsemester, bzw. in den Semesterferien, d.h. Januar 2008,
gemeinsam mit der Uni Zürich
|
No time listed | 14 h semesterly |