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Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
Einführung in die Kern- und Teilchenphysik
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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 , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Einführung in die Kern- und Teilchenphysik (Kern- und Teilchenphysik I) |
|
4 h weekly |
| exercise | Einführung in die Kern- und Teilchenphysik (Kern- und Teilchenphysik I) |
|
2 h weekly |