Study programme | Français | ||
Particle Physics | |||
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-017-M | Optional UE | DAUBIE Evelyne | S824 - Physique nucléaire et subnucléaire |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 30 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 100.00 |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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S-PHYS-050 | Particle Physics | 30 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 100.00% |
Unité d'enseignement |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
Learn basic particle physcis via its experimental aspects : fundamental constituents and their interactions; symmetris and conservation laws, via a description of different experiments and explanation of the corresponding results.
Content of UE
<strong>Course</strong>
Reminders, Introduction, Theoretical Basis - Accelerators and detectos - Historical discoveries - Matter particles: leptons & quarks - Interactions : description & unification - Symmetries & conservation laws
<strong>Labs </strong>
- operation of a cloud chamber
- operation of a cosmic ray telescope
- analysis of particle collision events (bublle chambers, LEP and LHC events)
- recap on accelerators & experiments, particles and interactions
Prior Experience
Quantum Mechanics, Special Relativity, Nuclear Physics
Type of Assessment for UE in Q1
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
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-050 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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S-PHYS-050 |
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Required Reading
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S-PHYS-050 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-PHYS-050 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
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S-PHYS-050 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-PHYS-050 | - S. Braibant, G. Giacomelli, M. Spurio, Particles and Fundamental Intercations, An introduction to Particle Physcics, Springer-Verlag - G.D. Coughlan; J.E.Dodd and B.M. Gripaios, The Ideas of Particle Physics, 3d Ed, 2006, Cambridge University Press |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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S-PHYS-050 | - B. Grossetête et F. Vannucci, Interactions et Particules, 1991, Ed; Eyrolles - Povh, Rith, Scholz, Zetsche, Particles and Nuclei, 5th Ed, 2006, Springer - Frank Close, The New Cosmic Onion, 2007, Taylor and Francis Group - B.R. Martin and G. Shaw, Particle Physics, 2d Ed, 1999, John Wiley & Sons |
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-050 | Autorisé |