FK
5024 - Particle and nuclear physics, astrophysics and cosmology (7.5 hp)
Autumn 2018, weeks 36-44
The course will be taught by: Lars Bergström, David
Milstead, Jan Conrad;
Assistants: Anthony Bonfils,
Francesco Torsello
Literature
Content
Particle physics: The standard model of
particle physics, Feynman diagrams to illustrate processes and estimate cross
sections, bound states of quarks and antiquarks
Nuclear physics: The properties of the nucleus, alpha, beta and
gamma decay, nuclear reactions, ethical assessments and assessments of the
impact on society
Astrophysics and cosmology: Stars and galaxies and our place in the
universe, the early universe, nuclear synthesis, the cosmic microwave
background radiation, dark matter and dark energy
Course Schedule (preliminary) . NOTE
that notes from all lectures and tutorials are posted on the Course Schedule as
soon as they have finished!
Formula
sheet for the exam. (This may change somewhat depending on the exam, shown
is the current version.)
New!
Extra set of practice
questions + solutions on particle physics part (courtesy of David Milstead)
Examination
Minimum requirements for passing:
The final grade will be determined based on the result on the
written exam, with the possibility of a bonus point for well
done hand-ins; see here.
Important dates
· Thursday,
September 20: Deadline for hand-in
problems, set I
· Tuesday,
October 9: Seminar I
· Tuesday,
October 9: Deadline for hand-in
problems, set II
· Thursday, October 18: Deadline for hand-in
problems, set III
· Thursday, October 25: Seminar
II
· Thursday, November 1: Exam
Previous Exams
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