Introduction to Flavor Physics
Module PH2268
Module version of SS 2019
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS 2022 | SS 2021 | SS 2020 | SS 2019 | SS 2018 |
Basic Information
PH2268 is a semester module in German or English language at which is offered in winter 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 45 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2268 in the version of SS 2019 was Danny van Dyk.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Flavour physics concerns itself with the different species of the matter content of the standard model of particle physics --- namely the six quark and three lepton flavours. The larger goals of the field are to understand the differences between particle and antiparticle, the underlying structure of the different species, and the nature of the weak interactions at shortest distances.
This lecture presents the basic flavor structure of the standard model and, in more detail, selected topics of current experimental and theoretical research.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, students will be familiar with the matter content of the standard model and the nature of the weak interaction. Our goal is to prepare students with the background knowledge necessary to carry out supervised research in the field for a master’s thesis.
Preconditions
Students should have basic knowledge of quantum field theory --- they should be able to recognize, for example, the Dirac equation and know what a gamma matrix is.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Introduction to Flavor Physics | Greenwald, D. |
Fri, 14:00–16:00, PH 3344 |
eLearning |
| UE | 2 | Exercise to Introduction to Flavor Physics | Greenwald, D. |
Mon, 10:00–12:00, PH 3343 |
Learning and Teaching Methods
As much as possible, all topics will be presented at the blackboard with step-by-step derivations. Students are encouraged to ask questions and initiate discussions during the lectures. The setting is informal. Selected topics will be more deeply discussed in the weekly exercise sessions.
Media
- blackboard
- weekly exercises (homework bi-weeky)
Literature
Schwartz, M.D., Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model
Zee, A., Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell
Bigi, I.I. & Sanda, A.I., CP Violation
Sozzi, M., Discrete Symmetries and CP Violation
Branco, G. & Lavoura, L. & Silva, J., CP Violation
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
There will be an oral exam of 30 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:
- explaining the flavour structure of the SM
- explaining tau decay signatures and detection principles
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 Introduction to Flavor Physics | |||
| Mon, 2023-07-17 till 23:55 | Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin vor 16.09.2023. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date before 2023-Sep-16. | till 2023-06-30 (cancelation of registration till 2023-07-16) | |
| Mon, 2023-09-18 till 23:55 | Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin zwischen 18.09.2023 und 21.10.2023. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date between 2023-Sep-18 and 2023-Oct-21. | till 2023-09-17 | |