Advanced Theoretical Particle Physics - physics636
| Course | Advanced Theoretical Particle Physics |
|---|---|
| Course No. | physics636 |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture with exercises | English | 3+2 | 7 | ST |
Preparation: Theoretical Particle Physics (physics615)
Form of Testing and Examination: Requirements for the examination (written): successful work with the
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: Survey of methods of theoretical high energy physics beyond the standard model, in particular supersymmetry and extra dimensions in regard to current research
Contents of the Course:
Introduction to supersymmetry and supergravity,
Supersymmetric extension of the electroweak standard model,
Supersymmetric grand unification,
Theories of higher dimensional space-time,
Unification in extra dimensions
Recommended Literature:
J. Wess; J. Bagger; Supersymmetry and supergravity (Princeton University Press 1992)
H. P. Nilles, Supersymmetry, Supergravity and Particle Physics, Physics Reports 110 C (1984) 1
D. Bailin; A. Love; Supersymmetric Gauge Field Theory and String Theory (IOP Publishing Ltd. 1994)
M. F. Sohnius; Introducing supersymmtry, (Phys.Res. 128 C (1985) 39)
P. Freund; Introduction to Supersymmetry (Cambridge University Press 1995)