Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PARTICLE PHYSICS | ||
Code | PHYS377 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor JH Vossebeld Physics Joost.Vossebeld@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To build on the second year module Nuclear and Particle Physics |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) At the end of the module the student should have: Basic understanding of relativistic kinematics (as applied to collisions, decay processes and cross sections) |
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(LO2) Descriptive knowledge of the Standard Model using a non rigorous Feynman diagram approach |
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(LO3) Knowledge of the fundamental particles of the Standard Model and the experimental evidence for the Standard Model |
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(LO4) Knowledge of conservation laws and discrete symmetries |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Numeracy |
Syllabus |
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Introduction Overview of particle physics Relativistic Kinematics and Cross Sections Energy, momentum four vectors, short-lived particles, laboratory frame, fixed target experiments, centre-of-momentum frame, colliding beam experiments, luminosity. Quantum Numbers Charge, Coulour, Baryon, Lepton numbers, spin. The Standard Model Feyman diagrams, Electromagnetic interactions, electron-positron annihilation, colour factor, coupling constants, Deep inelastic scattering, Weak interactions, neutrinos, vector bosons, allowed decays, propagator, forbidden decays, Cabbibo, Tau decays, neutrino mass, Strong interactions, Gluons, Colour, Quantum Chromodynamics. Calculations Exercises on calculations from previous lectures Detectors and Accelerators Tracking, calorimetry, accelerator principles Outlook and Summary Future development of particle physics, open questions and summary of course |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial The module will be delivered in person in 2022. Asynchronous learning materials (notes/videos/exercises etc) will be made available to students through the VLE. The module will have regular synchronous sessions in active learning mode. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
18 |
2 |
20 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 55 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
time-controlled in person examination | 2 | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CA Component Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 0 | 20 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |