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) | |
| Class Hours: | TuTh 8:30 - 9:50 |
| (and substitute hours to be determined) | |
| Classroom: | 318 Willamette Hall |
| Office Hours: | MWF 10-11 am |
| 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) | |
| Grading: | Grades will be based on homework problem sets, a mid-term exam and a final exam. |
| January 10 - January 17 | Quark Interactions and QCD |
| Perkins, Chapter 6 | |
| January 19 - February 7 | Weak Interactions |
| Perkins, Chapter 7 | |
| February 9-21 | Electroweak Interactions and the Standard Model |
| Perkins, Chapter 8 | |
| February 23 - March 7 | Experimental Methods |
| Perkins, Chapter 11 | |
| March 9-16 | Physics Beyond the Standard Model |
| Perkins, Chapter 9 | |