Supersymmetry and Extra Dimensions
Module PH2250
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of SS 2017
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| SS 2019 | SS 2017 |
Basic Information
PH2250 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Specific catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
- Specialization Modules in Elite-Master Program Theoretical and Mathematical Physics (TMP)
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 | 60 h | 10 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2250 in the version of SS 2017 was Patrick Vaudrevange.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- supersymmetry algebra
- superfields and superspace
- supersymmetric theories in four dimensions
- supersymmetry breaking
- the MSSM
- extra dimensions
Learning Outcome
Nach erfolgreicher Teilnahme an dem Modul sind die Studierenden in der Lage sich in die aktuelle Fachliteratur zu supersymmetrischen Theorien einzuarbeiten.
Preconditions
No preconditions in addition to the requirements for the Master’s program in Physics.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 4 | Supersymmetry and Extra Dimensions | Vaudrevange, P. |
Wed, 14:00–16:00, PH 2271 Mon, 10:00–12:00, PH 2271 and singular or moved dates |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
"Cambridge Lectures on Supersymmetry and Extra Dimensions"
by Fernando Quevedo, Sven Krippendorf, Oliver Schlotterer
see https://arxiv.org/abs/1011.1491