Theoretical Particle Physics - physics615
| Course | Theoretical Particle Physics |
|---|---|
| Course No. | physics615 |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture with exercises | English | 3+2 | 7 | WT |
Preparation:
Advanced quantum theory (physics606)
Quantum field theory (physics755)
Group theory (physics751)
Form of Testing and Examination: Requirements for the examination (written): successful work with the exercises
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: Introduction to the standard model of elementary particle physics and its extensions (unified theories)
Contents of the Course:
Classical field theory, gauge theories, Higgs mechanism;
Standard model of strong and electroweak interactions;
Supersymmetry and the supersymmetric extension of the standard model;
Grand unified theories (GUTs);
Neutrino physics;
Cosmological aspects of particle physics (dark matter, inflation)
Recommended Literature:
T. P. Cheng, L.F. Li: Gauge theories of elementary particle physics (Clarendon Press, Oxford 1984)
M. E. Peskin, D.V. Schroeder; An introduction to quantum field theory (Addison Wesley, 1995)
J. Wess; J. Bagger; Supersymmetry and supergravity (Princeton University Press 1992)