Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics 1
Module PH0014 [KTA Expert 1]
Module version of WS 2016/7
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS 2022/3 | WS 2021/2 | WS 2020/1 | WS 2019/20 | WS 2018/9 | WS 2017/8 | WS 2016/7 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH0014 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Mandatory Modules in Bachelor Programme Physics (5th Semester, Specialization KTA)
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 270 h | 90 h | 9 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH0014 in the version of WS 2016/7 was Bastian Märkisch.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Experimental Basics
- Principles of particle accelerators
- Detectors in nuclear- and particle physics
Theoretical Concepts
- Symmetries
- Scattering and cross sections
- Klein-Gordon- and Dirac equations
- Basics of Quantum-Electro-Dynamics
Electromagnetic Interactions
- Electron scattering and form factors
- Deep inelastic scattering and structure functions
- Parton model
Strong Interaction
- Basics of group theory
- Basics of Quantum-Chromo-Dynamics
- Composition and properties of hadrons
- Standard Model and Higgs mechanism
- Ideas of Physics beyond the Standard Model
Learning Outcome
Nach der erfolgreichen Teilnahme an dem Modul verfügen die Studierenden strukturiertes Wissen über die Grundlagen der Kern-, Teilchen- und Astrophysik und sind in der Lage die Funktionsweise und Fragestellungen moderner Teilchenphysik-Experimente zu verstehen. Sie verfügen über grundlegende Kenntnisse der elementaren Bestandteile der Materie und ihrer Wechselwirkungen, sowie zusammengesezten Systemen wie Mesonen, Baryonen und Kernen. Sie sind desweiteren in der Lage die theoretischen Grundlagen des Standardmodells der Teilchenphysik auf einfache Phänomene anzuwenden.
Preconditions
PH0001, PH0002, PH0003, PH0004, PH0005, PH0006, PH0007
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 4 | Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics 1 | Fabbietti, L. Zanderighi, G. |
Mon, 08:30–10:00, GALILEO 300 Wed, 12:00–14:00, GALILEO 300 |
eLearning |
| UE | 2 | Exercise to Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics 1 |
Chizzali, E.
Horst, M.
Königstorfer, S.
Lesch, M.
Mantovani Sarti, V. … (insgesamt 8)
Responsible/Coordination: Fabbietti, L. |
dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Vorlesung: Frontalunterricht
Übung: Arbeitsunterricht (Übungsaufgaben rechnen), Diskussionen und weitergehende Erläuterungen zum Vorlesungsstoff
Media
Tafelanschrieb bzw. Präsentation,
Beispielvideos (z.T. zum Download),
Vorlesungsmitschrift z.T. zum Download,
Übungsaufgaben (Fallbeispiele) und Lösungen zum Download
Literature
B. Povh, K. Rith, C. Scholz, F. Zetsche, W. Rodejohann, Teilchen und Kerne (Springer 2013)
B.R. Martin and G. Shaw, Particle Physics (Wiley 2008)
C. Berger, Elementarteilchenphysik: Von den Grundlagen zu den modernen Experimenten (Springer-Lehrbuch, 2014)
F. Halzen and A. D. Martin Quarks and Leptons: an Introductory Course in Modern Particle Physics
O. Nachtmann, Elementary Particle Physics: Concepts and Phenomena (Springer)
J.F. Donoghue, E.Golowich and B.R.Holstein, Dynamics of the Standard Model
C.Quigg, Gauge Theories of the Strong, Weak, and Electromagnetic Interactions
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
There will be a written exam of 90 minutes duration. Therein the achievement of the competencies given in section learning outcome is tested exemplarily at least to the given cognition level using calculation problems and comprehension questions.
For example an assignment in the exam might be:
- Calculate the energy of an electron beam for the creation of W bosons in a fixed-target experiment.
- Give the gauge symmetries of the standard model and the corresponding charges.
- Plot the Feynman diagram for myon decay.
- Give four conceptually different free parameters in the standard model.
Participation in the exercise classes is strongly recommended since the exercises prepare for the problems of the exam and rehearse the specific competencies.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Location | Info | Registration |
| Exam to Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics 1 | |||
| Wed, 2023-03-29, 11:30 till 13:00 | Hörsaal Hörsaal |
till 2023-03-20 (cancelation of registration till 2023-03-22) | |