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PARTICLE PHYSICS

Module code: MP466
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: THEORETICAL PHYSICS
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	Overview
	Introduction to forces and particles. The four forces; classification of leptons, hadrons, mesons, baryons. Strangeness. The quark model: quark model of mesons and baryons; charm (J/�-particle); QCD; asymptotic freedom. Isospin. Neutrinos and neutrino masses. Electro-weak theory and Higg''s bosons. Symmetries. Conservation laws. Discrete symmetries.(CPT).C, P, T violation. (KL-KS_oscillations). Grand unification; Proton decay; Supersymmetry. Current developments:Elementary discussion of string theory, current topics.

Overview

Introduction to forces and particles. The four forces; classification of leptons, hadrons, mesons, baryons. Strangeness. The quark model: quark model of mesons and baryons; charm (J/�-particle); QCD; asymptotic freedom. Isospin. Neutrinos and neutrino masses. Electro-weak theory and Higg''s bosons. Symmetries. Conservation laws. Discrete symmetries.(CPT).C, P, T violation. (KL-KS_oscillations). Grand unification; Proton decay; Supersymmetry. Current developments:Elementary discussion of string theory, current topics.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Classify particle decays and interactions in terms of the electromagnetic, weak and strong interactions Discuss cross sections and resonances Apply conservation laws to evaluate the feasibility of specific processes Calculate simple cross-sections in elementary particle collisions List the elementary particle of the standard model and their quantum numbers Reproduce the quark model of hadrons Describe CP violation and neutrino oscillation experiments

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	Written exam University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes

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