Study Programmes 2015-2016
SPAT0060-1  
Astroparticles, Part 1 : the Standard Model
Duration :
20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits :
Master in space sciences (120 ECTS)4
Lecturer :
Jean-René Cudell
Language(s) of instruction :
English language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
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.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Basics of field theory (SPAT0062-1 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 :
The course will be given during the first quadrimester.
Contacts :
J-R Cudell, JR.Cudell@ulg.ac.be (04) 366 3654 Office 4/44 B5a
Items online :
Webpage of the course
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