Supersymmetry
Module PH2184
Basic Information
PH2184 is a semester module in English or German language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
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 | 110 h | 10 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2184 is Michael Ratz.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Supersymmetric quantum field theory;
Phenomenology of supersymmetric extensions of the standard model;
Compactification of extra dimensions.
Learning Outcome
Supersymmetry algebra and phenomenology. Compactification.
Preconditions
Quantum field theory; theoretical particle physics.
Group theory advantageous.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VU | 6 | Supersymmetry | Vaudrevange, P. |
Tue, 10:00–12:00, PH 3344 Thu, 10:00–12:00, PH 3344 |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Media
Black board, slides, movies.
Literature
D. Bailin, A. Love: {em Supersymmetric Gauge Field Theory and String Theory,} IOP (1994).
I. Buchbinder, S. Kuzenko, {em Ideas and Methods of Supersymmetry and Supergravity,} IOP (1998).
S.~J.~Gates, M.~T.~Grisaru, M.~Rocek and W.~Siegel, {em Superspace, or one thousand and one lessons in supersymmetry,} Front. Phys. {f 58} (1983) 1, hep-th/0108200.
S.~P.~Martin, {em A Supersymmetry Primer,} in *Kane, G.L. (ed.): Perspectives on supersymmetry II* 1-153, hep-ph/9709356.
S. Weinberg, {em The quantum theory of fields, Volume III Supersymmetry,} CUP (2000).
J. Wess, J. Bagger, {em Supersymmetry and Supergravity,} PUP (1992).
P.~C.~West, {em Introduction to supersymmetry and supergravity,} World Scientific (1990).
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 90 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.