 | Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | |
 | Unification of Fundamental Interactions | ||
Programme component of Master's Degree in Mathematics Research Focus à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-M2-MATHFA-018-M | Optional UE | BRIHAYE Yves | S814 - Physique théorique et mathématique |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.00 | 1st term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-PHYS-046 | Unification of Fundamental Interactions | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Have integrated and elaborate mathematical knowledge.
- Mobilise the Bachelor's course in mathematics to address complex issues and have profound mathematical expertise to complement the knowledge developed in the Bachelor's course.
- Apply innovative methods to solve an unprecedented problem in mathematics or within its applications.
- Mobilise knowledge, and research and analyse various information sources to propose innovative solutions targeted unprecedented issues.
Learning Outcomes of UE
Show how gauge theories provide a good mathematical framework of the unification of fundamental interactions.
Content of UE
Content Gauge theory. Quantum electrodynamics, Yang-Mills lagrangian, electroweak model, spontaneously broken symmetries. Historic of the fermions and weak interactions. Quantum chromodynamics lagrangian. Grand unification model: SU(5).
Prior Experience
Relativistic quantum mechanics
Type of Assessment for UE in Q1
- Presentation and/or works
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Presentation and/or works
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)
- Presentation and/or works
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-PHYS-046 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-PHYS-046 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-046 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-046 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-PHYS-046 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-PHYS-046 | W. Greiner: gauge theory of weak interactions |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-PHYS-046 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-PHYS-046 | Authorized |