NFYA04036U Elementary Particle Physics
M.Sc. Physics
The purpose of this course is to give the student an elementary
understanding of relativistic quantum field theory, and to enable
the student to apply it to the calculation of fundamental phenomena
such as cross sections, decay rates, etc.
The Standard Model of particle physics, starting with Quantum
Electrodynamics, its unification in the electroweak theory, and
finally Quantum Chromodynamics, the theory of strong interactions.
A general introduction to Quantum Field Theory will be given, with
an aim towards applications: Feynman diagrams, cross sections,
decay rates, etc.
Skills
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
- use the tools of quantum field theory to solve fundamental problems in theoretical particle physics.
- use the required mathematical language in presenting the solutions to these problems.
Knowledge
The understanding of relativistic Quantum Field Theory and its
application in describing relativistic scattering and decay
processes in the Standard Model of fundamental interactions.
Competences
This course, together with 'Quantum Field Theory I',
prepares the students with the background for research in this
field, for instance in terms of an M.Sc. project.
Mark Srednicki: "Quantum Field Theory" (Cambridge Univ, Press).
An elementary knowledge of relativistic notation is assumed, and it is therefore a good idea to have followed the preceding course in General Relativity and Cosmology.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 8
- Lectures
- 42
- Preparation
- 156
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Continuous assessmentWritten assignment, 8 hoursThe final grade will be based on two components:
(i) 6 homework assignments (25%) and
(ii) 8 hours take home exam (75%). - Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
More internal examiners
- Re-exam
Reexamination: 8 hours take home assignment counts for 75% of the final grade. Points from the homework assignments handed in during the course (if any) count for the remaining 25% of the grade.
Criteria for exam assesment
See Skills.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NFYA04036U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- B
- Course capacity
- No restriction to number of participants
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- The Niels Bohr Institute
Course responsibles
- Poul Henrik Damgaard (6-746c6865716b4472666d326f7932686f)