Physics 662 continues the survey of the phenomena of the elementary particles of matter and their interactions begun in Physics 661. During this term we will study:
These topics include many of the fundamental issues of modern particle physics. Throughout the course, the interplay between theory and experiment will be emphasized.
- Quark Interactions and QCD
- Weak Interactons
- Electroweak Interactions and the Standard Model
- Physics Beyond the Standard Model
- Experimental methods
| Instructor: | Prof. Jim Brau
| (346-4766)
| 414B Willamette
| (enter through 414 Willamette)
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| Class Hours: | TuTh 8:30 - 9:50
| (and substitute hours to be determined)
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| Classroom: | 318 Willamette Hall
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| Office Hours: | MWF 10-11 am
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| Texts: | Introduction to High Energy Physics, 4th Edition (2000)
| Donald H. Perkins
| (Required)
| | Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics, 2nd Edition (2004)
| Lars Bergstroem and Ariel Goobar
| (Recommended)
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| Grading: | Grades will be based on homework problem sets, a mid-term exam and
a final exam.
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| January 10 - January 17 | Quark Interactions and QCD
| Perkins, Chapter 6
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| January 19 - February 7 | Weak Interactions
| Perkins, Chapter 7
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| February 9-21 | Electroweak Interactions and the Standard Model
| Perkins, Chapter 8
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| February 23 - March 7 | Experimental Methods
| Perkins, Chapter 11
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| March 9-16 | Physics Beyond the Standard Model
| Perkins, Chapter 9
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