Elementary Particle Physics
Course content
The purpose of this course is to give the student an understanding of relativistic quantum field theory. A general introduction to Quantum Field Theory will be given, with an aim towards applications: Feynman diagrams, cross sections, decay rates, etc.
MSc Programme in Physics
MSc Programme in Physics with a minor subject
Skills
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
- use the tools of quantum field theory to solve fundamental problems in theoretical particle physics.
- use the required mathematical language in presenting the solutions to these problems.
Knowledge
The understanding of relativistic Quantum Field Theory and its
application in describing relativistic scattering and decay
processes in the Standard Model of fundamental interactions.
Competences
This course, together with "Quantum Field Theory I" and
"Modern Particle Physics" prepares the students for
research in theoretical and experimental particle physics in terms
of M.Sc. and/or Ph.D. projects.
Lectures, Interactive exercise sessions, Homeworks
See Absalon for course material.
It is expected that the student knows the physics course
curriculum corresponding to a bachelor degree in physics.
Basic knowledge of Special Relativity (relativistic notations,
Lorentz transformations) and Quantum Mechanics (Schrodinger
equation, perturbation theory, Fermi Golden rule, etc.) are
assumed.
Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is
recommended.
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
-
Continuous assessmentWritten assignment, 8 hours
- Type of assessment details
- The final grade will be based on two components:
(i) 5 homework assignments (25%) and
(ii) 8 hours take home exam (75%).
Each part of the exam is assessed individually and the final grade is given on this basis. - Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
More internal examiners
- Re-exam
-
Reexamination: 8 hours take home assignment counts for 75% of the final grade. Points from the homework sets submitted during the course (if any) may be re-used for 25% of the grade, or new sets can be submitted until three weeks before the re-exam. Students should contact the course responsible as soon as possible if they wish to arrange new homework sets. In the case of new homework sets, the points from these replace points from previous sets.
Criteria for exam assessment
See learning outcome
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 28
- Preparation
- 156
- Exercises
- 14
- Exam
- 8
- English
- 206
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- NFYA04036U
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
-
1 block
- Placement
- Block 1
- Schedulegroup
-
A
- Capacity
- No restriction
The number of seats may be reduced in the late registration period - Studyboard
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- The Niels Bohr Institute
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinator
- Oleg Ruchayskiy (15-58756e70375b7e6c716a827c74728249776b7237747e376d74)
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