Study programme 2020-2021Français
Unification of Fundamental Interactions
Programme component of Master's in Mathematics : Research Focus à la Faculty of Science

Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly planned for the end of Q3

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-M2-MATHFA-018-MOptional UEBOULANGER NicolasS827 - Physique de l'Univers, Champs et Gravitation
  • BOULANGER Nicolas
  • CAMPOLEONI Andrea

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais, Français30000066.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-PHYS-046Unification of Fundamental Interactions300000Q1100.00%
Programme component

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.
  • Carry out major projects.
    • Independently carry out a major project related to mathematics or mathematical applications. This entails taking into account the complexity of the project, its objectives and the resources available to carry it out.
    • Give constructive criticism on the quality and progress of a project.
    • Work in teams and, in particular, communicate effectively and with respect for others.
    • Appropriately use bibliographic resources for the intended purpose.
    • Present the objectives and results of a project orally and in writing.
  • 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.
  • Communicate clearly.
    • Communicate the results of mathematical or related fields, both orally and in writing, by adapting to the public.
    • make a structured and reasoned presentation of the content and principles underlying a piece of work, mobilised skills and the conclusions it leads to.
    • Have sufficient knowledge of English for basic scientific communication.
  • Skill 6: Have acquired professional skills in relation to the objective defining the degree.
    • Have gained expertise and specialised knowledge in a field of mathematics in order to enter fully into the world of research.
    • Demonstrate intuition and creativity to tackle new mathematical problems.
    • Expose high-level mathematical results to a specialised audience.
  • 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.
    • Use prior knowledge to independently learn high-level mathematics.
    • Research mathematical literature in an efficient and relevant way.
    • Read research articles in at least one discipline of mathematics.
  • Carry out major projects.
    • Independently carry out a major project related to mathematics or mathematical applications. This entails taking into account the complexity of the project, its objectives and the resources available to carry it out.
    • Give constructive criticism on the quality and progress of a project.
    • Work in teams and, in particular, communicate effectively and with respect for others.
    • Appropriately use bibliographic resources for the intended purpose.
    • Present the objectives and results of a project orally and in writing.
  • Carry out major projects.
    • Independently carry out a major project related to mathematics or mathematical applications. This entails taking into account the complexity of the project, its objectives and the resources available to carry it out.
    • Give constructive criticism on the quality and progress of a project.
    • Work in teams and, in particular, communicate effectively and with respect for others.
    • Appropriately use bibliographic resources for the intended purpose.
    • Present the objectives and results of a project orally and in writing.
  • Communicate clearly.
    • Communicate the results of mathematical or related fields, both orally and in writing, by adapting to the public.
    • make a structured and reasoned presentation of the content and principles underlying a piece of work, mobilised skills and the conclusions it leads to.
    • Have sufficient knowledge of English for basic scientific communication.
  • Adapt to different contexts.
    • Have developed a high degree of independence to acquire additional knowledge and new skills to evolve in different contexts.
    • Critically reflect on the impact of mathematics and the implications of projects to which they contribute.
    • Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.

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).

Teaching in English.

Prior Experience

Quantum Field Theory I and II

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

None

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

None

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

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-PHYS-046
  • Cours magistraux

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-PHYS-046
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AA
S-PHYS-046

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-046R. Barbieri, "Lectures on the ElectroWeak Interactions", Springer (2007);
M. Srednicki, "Quantum Field Theory", Cambridge University Press (2007).

Recommended Reading

AA
S-PHYS-046

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-PHYS-046None

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-PHYS-046None

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-PHYS-046Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
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