PHSCS 522
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Introduction to Elementary Particles Physics
Physics and Astronomy
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Relativistic wave equations, symmetries, and conservation laws of classical field theories, connection with particle experiment, development of the standard model of particle physics.
When Taught
Winter
Fixed
3
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Title
Become fluent in relativistic field theory
Learning Outcome
Be able to use and understand relativistic kinematics and relativistic field equations for particles of spin 0, spin 1/2, and spin 1
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Make connection with particle experiment
Learning Outcome
Be able to use decay rates and cross sections to experimentally verify particle phenomena
Title
Understand the structure of the standard model of elementary particle physics
Learning Outcome
Be proficient in the characteristics of photons, leptons, quarks, neutrinos, gluons, weak vector bosons and the Higgs particle and understand the symmetries of the standard model and their physical consequences
Title
Simulate, analyze, and communicate high-energy physics research
Learning Outcome
Be knowledgeable and proficient in professional particle physics practices
