Admission requirements
Prior knowledge of Introductie Moderne Natuurkunde, Klassieke Mechanica a, Classical Electrodynamics and Quantum Mechanics 2.
Description
This course focusses on the interplay between particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology. The list of topics includes
Particle interactions
Fundamental forces
Big Bang
Cosmic microwave background
Solar neutrinos
Cosmic rays
High-energy gamma rays
Cosmic neutrinos.
Course objectives
After successfully completing this course you will appreciate the role of the different forces in the Universe; you will be able to understand some of the macroscopic phenomena in terms of microscopic particles and you will have an overview of the experimental status in this field.
Schedule
The timetables are available through My Timetable (see the button in the upper right corner).
Teaching method
Eight courses of two hours in which the various topics are presented and explained using slides that are available in Brightspace followed by tutorials of two hours in which various example questions can be studied and discussed.
Assesment method
There will be a written exam at the end of the lecture series with questions covering the research aspects of this lecture series. The book quoted below as well as the slides presented durting the lecture series can be used during the exam.
Resit, review & feedback
Examinations are held twice during the academic year for each component offered in that academic year. Midterm tests cannot be retaken. The Board of Examiners determines the manner of resit for practical assignments.
For review and feedback, see Brightspace.
Reading list
COSMOLOGY AND PARTICLE ASTROPHYSICS
Second Edition
Lars Bergström and Ariel Goobar
Slides presented during the lecture series
(available in Brightspace)
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap (button in upper right corner) is mandatory. General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer(s) (listed in the right information bar).
Remarks
Software
Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, the Faculty of Science will use the software distribution platform Academic Software. Through this platform, you can access the software needed for specific courses in your studies. For some software, your laptop must meet certain system requirements, which will be specified with the software. It is important to install the software before the start of the course. More information about the laptop requirements can be found on the student website.