Description
This course gives an introduction to the physics of elementary particles and their interactions. It starts with atoms, nuclei, nucleons and builds up towards a description of the Standard Model of Particle Physics and a basic understanding of the strong, electromagnetic and weak interactions.
Programme form
Lectures and problem / discussion sessions
Literature
Book: Sylvie Braibant, Giorgio Giacomelli, Maurizio Spurio, Particles and Fundamental Interactions, Springer 2012
Schedule
Exam
The final grade will take into account exam results and the personal work during the course in a way to be determined in in consultation with the students.
(Also have a look at the Exam Schedule).
Prerequisites
Speciale Relativiteitstheorie, Klassieke Mechanica a, Klassieke Elektrodynamica and Quantummechanica 2
More info
Contact details lecturer: Dr. D.F.E. Samtleben (Dorothea)
More detailed information will be available on Blackboard.