Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2021-2022 (archived)
Module PHYS51645: Particle Physics
Department: Physics
PHYS51645:
Particle Physics
Type |
Tied |
Level |
5 |
Credits |
45 |
Availability |
Available in 2021/22 |
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- Critical understanding of the paradigms, fundamental ideas, the calculational methods and the experimental underpinnings of modern theoretical particle physics through several topics taught at MSc level.
- Ability in applying the theory
and practice of this knowledge to standard and novel problems or in
explaining fundamental aspects of particle theory.
- Provide an overview of all aspects of modern particle theory
and in particular its phenomenology at current and future experiments.
Content
- Introductory Field Theory
- Introductory Quantum Field Theory
- Quantum Electrodynamics
- Standard Model
- Quantum Chromodynamics
- Effective Field Theories and Flavour Physics
- Astroparticle and Neutrino Physics
- Higgs Physics
Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge in the topics of the lectures, and the relevant ideas and
techniques.
- Understanding of the interplay across different topics
- Specialised and highly advanced calculational skills in the areas
studied
- Solving complex, novel and specialised problems, draw conclusions and
deploy physical intuition, with minimal guidance
- Problem solving, written presentation of an argument
- Ability to learn actively and reflectively, to develop intuition, and the
ability to tackle unfamiliar and complex new material
- Self-organisation, self-discipline and self-knowledge
- Responsible research
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
Lectures in Introduction to Field Theory |
24 |
6 per week |
60 minutes |
24 |
|
Lectures in Introductory Quantum Field Theory |
8 |
2 per week |
60 minutes |
8 |
|
Lectures in Quantum Electrodynamics |
12 |
3 per week |
60 minutes |
12 |
|
Lectures in Standard Model |
12 |
3 per week |
60 minutes |
12 |
|
Lectures in Quantum Chromodynamics |
12 |
3 per week |
60 minutes |
12 |
|
Lectures in Effective Field Theory and Flavour Physics |
12 |
3 per week |
60 minutes |
12 |
|
Lectures in Neutrino and Astroparticle Physics |
12 |
3 per week |
60 minutes |
12 |
|
Lectures Higgs Physics |
12 |
3 per week |
60 minutes |
12 |
|
Self-study |
|
|
|
346 |
|
Summative Assessment
Component: Coursework |
Component Weighting: 100% |
Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
Introduction to Field Theory, Introductory Quantum Field Theory, Quantum Electrodynamics, Standard Model |
|
60% |
|
Select equivalent of 32 lectures from Quantum Chromodynamics,
Effective Field Theories and Flavour Physics, Neutrino and Astroparticle Physics, Higgs Physics |
|
40% |
|
Through unmarked homework
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University