NFYK16000U Modern methods for particle scattering
M.Sc. Physics
The purpose of this course is to give the students an insight into various conceptual, theoretical, practical aspects of particle scattering computations.
Various recent developments in such computations as well as in related topics will be discussed and we will see how to employ different modern techniques to simplify calculations maximally. We will also in the course explore hints of a deeper underlying structure governing the structure of amplitudes.
Knowledge
The course will begin with an introduction to practical field
theory computations, and discuss many related topics, such as
numerical methods for computation, recursion techniques, loop
amplitudes, unitarity, spinor-helicity techniques, color-ordering
formalism, factorization of amplitudes in various limits, also it
is the aim to cover different computational settings than standard
field theory; for example effective field theory techniques and for
example practical uses of string theory results. The course will
also give a brief introduction to concepts such as scattering
cross-section computation and how use such results in an
experimental setting.
Skills
At the end of the course the students should
- Have gained a more solid background in field theory and for example have been giving a proper introduction to various aspects of more advanced computations.
- Have gained knowledge about loop computations and e.g. how effective field treatments can be useful with regards to renormalization,
- Have gained practical knowledge on how to do integrations and be aware of useful concepts such as Feynman parametrization and be able to use unitarity techniques to help simplify for loop computation.
- Have been introduced to spinor-helicity techniques and the color-ordering formalism for amplitudes
- Know about physical factorization limits for amplitudes
- Have been introduced to the various modern recursive techniques, such as e.g. on-shell recursion.
- Have knowledge of how to do cross-section computations using amplitude results.
- Have gained insight in various numerical methods for computation
Competences
This course builds on the knowledge from quantum mechanics, quantum
field theory, special and general relativity and elementary
particle physics. The course will provide the students with a
competent background for further studies within this research
field, i.e. a M.Sc. project in particle phenomenology and
theoretical high-energy physics. It will also provide those that
plan to continue into experimental high-energy physics or cosmology
the necessary background for various computations. This course will
provide the students with some mathematical tools that have
application in a range of fields within and beyond
physics.
will be announced
Specifically the student is expected to have followed the courses: "General Relativity and Cosmology" and "Elementary Particle Physics" or equivalent.
- Category
- Hours
- Exam
- 0,5
- Exercises
- 21
- Lectures
- 35
- Preparation
- 149,5
- Total
- 206,0
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Continuous assessmentWritten examination, 8 hoursThe final grade will be based on two components:
(i) 6 homework assignments (25%) and
(ii) 8 hours take home exam (75%). - Aid
- All aids allowed
- 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
The highest mark (12) is given for excellent exam performance that demonstrates full mastery of the above mentioned learning goals with no or only minor gaps.
The mark 2 is given to a student who has only minimally achieved the course goals
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NFYK16000U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 4
- Schedule
- A
- Course capacity
- No restrictions.
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- The Niels Bohr Institute
Course responsibles
- Emil Bjerrum-Bohr (6-646c64716a744270646b306d7730666d)