Nuclear, Particle, and Astrophysics 2
Module PH0015 [KTA Expert 2]
Module version of SS 2017
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.
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| SS 2023 | SS 2022 | SS 2021 | SS 2020 | SS 2019 | SS 2018 | SS 2017 | SS 2011 |
Basic Information
PH0015 is a semester module in German language at Bachelor’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Mandatory Modules in Bachelor Programme Physics (6th 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 PH0015 in the version of SS 2017 was Bastian Märkisch.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Physics of Quark- and Leptonflavors
- Yukawa coupling and the CKM matrix
- Flavor-oscillation in the neutral kaon and B-meson system
- CP violation
- Neutrino oscillations
Nuclear Physics
- Nucleon-nucleon-interaction and the deuteron
- Nuclear models
- Radioactivity
- Nuclear deformations, collective phenomena
- Nuclear reactions
- High-energy nuclear physics
- Applications of nuclear physics
Astrophysics
- Nuclear fusion and the evolution of stars
- Element formation and the basics of nuclear astrophysics
- Basics of cosmology
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
[PH0014]
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 4 | Nuclear, Particle and Astrophysics 2 | Paul, S. Vaudrevange, P. |
Tue, 14:00–15:30, PH HS2 Wed, 08:30–10:00, PH HS2 Thu, 14:00–15:30, PH HS2 Fri, 10:00–11:30, PH HS2 Fri, 12:00–14:00, PH HS2 and singular or moved dates |
eLearning |
| UE | 2 | Exercise to Nuclear, Particle and Astrophysics 2 |
Responsible/Coordination: Paul, S. |
dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Das Expert-Modul Kern-, Teilchen- und Astrophysik 2 wird in kompakter Form (8 SWS Vorlesung, 2 SWS Tutorium, 2 SWS Übung) während der ersten Hälfte des Semesters gelesen. Das Tutorium dient zur Klärung allgemeiner Fragen von Studierenden und zur Verknüpfung der Vorlesungsinhalte mit aktuellen Forschungsthemen.
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 an oral exam of 40 minutes duration. Therein the achievement of the competencies given in section learning outcome is tested exemplarily at least to the given cognition level using comprehension questions and sample calculations.
For example an assignment in the exam might be:
- Discuss the conditions in the early universe required for an asymmetry between matter and anti-matter to evolve.
- What energy is released in the fusion of deuterium and hydrogen into tritium?
- Discuss working mechanism and special features of cancer treatment using ion beams.
- The quark model describes hadrons as bound states of constituent quarks and anti-quarks. Give the quark/anti-quarks content of mesons and baryons and their anti-particles.
- What are the partciles and symmetries of the theory describing the strong interaction in the standard model?
- Give experimental evidence supporting three color charges.
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 2 | |||
| Thu, 2023-04-13 | till 2023-01-15 | ||