Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics 1
Module PH1005 [TET1]
Module version of WS 2010/1
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 | ||||||||
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| SS 2022 | SS 2021 | SS 2020 | SS 2019 | SS 2018 | SS 2017 | SS 2016 | WS 2013/4 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH1005 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This module description is valid to SS 2013.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 h | 90 h | 10 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH1005 in the version of WS 2010/1 was Björn Garbrecht.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
1) Scattering theory (calculation of cross sections etc)
2) QCD
3) Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking
4) Electroweak Theory
5) Standard-Modell
6) Physics beyond the Standard Model
Learning Outcome
After successfully taking part in this module the students are able to
1) calculate simple scattering processes,
2) understand the color charge and gluons concepts and the relation to the electromagnetic charge and the photons
3) know and understand the specific Standard Model interactions and their relation
4) know the limits of validity of the Standard Model
Preconditions
Quantum Mechanics II
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Learning and Teaching Methods
- Vortrag, Beamerpräsentation, Tafelarbeit,
- Übungen in Einzel- und Gruppenarbeit, Diskussion und weitergehende Erläuterungen zum Vorlesungsstoff
Media
Vorlesungsskript, Übungsblätter, begleitende Internetseite
Literature
Schwabl, Quantenmechanik
Schwabl, Quantenmechanik für Fortgeschrittene
Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics
Bjorken & Drell, Relativistische Quantenmechanik
Ryder, Quantum Field Theory
Zee, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell
Sexl and Urbantke, Relativity, Groups, Particles
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In einer schriftlichen Prüfung wird der Lernerfolg anhand von Verständnisfragen und Rechenbeispielen überprüft.
Die Prüfung kann in Übereinstimmung mit §12 (8) APSO auch mündlich abgehalten werden, in diesem Fall ist der Richtwert für die Prüfungsdauer 30 Minuten.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.