NFYK16000U Modern Methods for Particle Scattering
MSc Programme in 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 discuss how such results are used in
experiments
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 insight in various numerical methods for computation.
- Have been introduced to spinor-helicity techniques and color-ordering formalisms.
- Know about physical factorization limits.
- Have been introduced to the various modern recursive techniques for amplitudes.
- Have knowledge of how to do cross-section computations using amplitude results.
- Have gained basic knowledge about loop computations and be able to use unitarity techniques.
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.
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Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 30
- Preparation
- 138
- Exercises
- 30
- Exam
- 8
- Total
- 206
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Continuous assessmentWritten assignment, 8 hours
- Type of assessment details
- The final grade will be based on two components:
(i) 2 homework assignments (20%) and
(ii) 8 hours take home exam in the exam week (80%).
Each part of the exam is assessed individually and the final grade is given on this basis. - 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 100% of the final grade.
Criteria for exam assesment
see learning outcome
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NFYK16000U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 3
- Schedule
- B
- Course capacity
- No limitation – unless you register in the late-registration period (BSc and MSc) or as a credit or single subject student.
Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- The Niels Bohr Institute
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinators
- Emil Bjerrum-Bohr (6-687068756e784674686f34717b346a71)