Universität Wien

260020 VO Advanced topics in particle physics (2016W)

2.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

For details see:

http://homepage.univie.ac.at/andre.hoang/lectures_courses/Wien_AdvancedTopics_WS_2016_17/main.html

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Renormalization and renormalization group (Andre Hoang; Oct. 5, 12, 19)

Finite one-loop corrections from divergent integrals: 2 examples from neutrino physics (Walter Grimus; Nov. 9, 16, 23)

Chiral perturbation theory and symmetries of the strong interactions (Helmut Neufeld; Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14)

Selected topics in astroparticle physics (Josef Pradler; Jan. 11, 18, 25)

  • Wednesday 05.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 12.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 19.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 09.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 16.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 23.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 30.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 07.12. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 14.12. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 11.01. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 18.01. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 25.01. 14:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Aims of the course: Teaching fundamental technical methods and knowledge concerning important topics in particle physics related to actual research conducted at the University of Vienna and the HEPHY.

Content: Basics of four important advanced topics in particle physics research.

Methods: Students are expected to work through the lecture notes in detail to master the techniques and issues discussed in the lecture.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

50% of the total number of points in the exam; linear scale.

Examination topics

Complete content of the four parts of the course.

Reading list

Lecture Notes
Lecture Notes Particle Physics II
Michael E. Peskin, Daniel V. Schroeder: An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory
Paul Langacker: The Standard Model and Beyond
Claude Itzykson, Jean Bernard Zuber: Quantum Field Theory
Stefan Pokorski: Gauge Field Theories
Anthony Zee: Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell
Mark Srednicki: Quantum Field Theory
Edward Kolb, Michael Turner: The Early Universe

Association in the course directory

MaV 7

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