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Study programmes 2013-2014Last update : 13/05/2014
SPAT0060-1  Astroparticles, Part 1 : Astroparticles and standard model

Duration :  20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Space Sciences, Research focus, 1st year4
Master in Space Sciences, Research focus, 2nd year4
Lecturer :  Jean-René Cudell
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
Detailed study of the standard model of particle physics and of its consequences on astrophysics.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
These lectures will discuss the possible relationships between some key observables in astrophysics and the present status of particle physics.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Basics of field theory (SPAT0062-1 (http://progcours.ulg.ac.be/cocoon/cours/SPAT0062-1.html) (http://progcours.ulg.ac.be/cocoon/cours/SPAT0062-1.html)or an equivalent course)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
10 h of discussion sessions.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Course and discussions. See official lecture schedule
Recommended or required readings :  
M. Peskin and D. Schroeder, "An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory",1995, Addison-Wesley Advanced Book Program; P. Langacker, "The Standard Model and Beyond" (Series in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation) CRC press, 2010.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written exam followed by a discussion
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
J-R Cudell, JR.Cudell@ulg.ac.be (04) 366 3654 Office 4/44 B5a

Items online :  
Course webpage
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