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FY3403 - Particle Physics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

The course gives an introduction to central facts and notions of particle physics, symmetries, invariances, and conservation laws. Quantum electrodynamics and weak interactions are treated in detail in addition to electroweak unification. The course gives a rudimentary introduction to the quark model, QCD, neutrino oscillations, and gauge theories as well as the Higgs mechanism. A short introduction to group theory is given with applications to particle physics, in particular the SU(2) groups for spin and isospin.

Learning outcome

Upon completion of this course, the student shall:

  • Be able to account for central concepts within particle physics, such as symmetries, invariants, and conservation laws. In addition, the student shall be able to use these concepts in practical calculations.
  • Be able to account for the main content of quantum electrodynamics and weak interactions, in particular with regard to scattering processes for particles.
  • Master how Feynman diagrams and rules are employed in practical calculations.
  • Be able to account for fundamental group theory, in particular the properties of the SU(2) group.
  • Be able to describe the Higgs mechanism and the purpose and characteristic properties of gauge theories.

General competence:

The candidate should be able to apply abstract mathematical models to concrete physical problems.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and problem sessions. Expected work load in the course is 225 hours.

Further on evaluation

Written exam (100%). The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral. When lectures and lecture material are in English, the exam is given in English.

Course materials

Main book: David Griffiths, Introduction to Elementary Particles, 2nd Edition

Mark Thomson: Modern Particle Physics, 1st Ed.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MNFFY363 7.5
FY8913 7.5 AUTUMN 2017
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Physics
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-12-03 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 57
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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