Study Programmes 2016-2017
WARNING : 2015-2016 version of the course specifications
SPAT0061-1  
Group theory and astroparticles
Duration :
30h Th
Number of credits :
Master in space sciences (120 ECTS)3
Lecturer :
N...
Language(s) of instruction :
English language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
The Lorentz group, discrete groups, some applications of discrete group theory, continuos groups (Lie groups), representation theory and applications to quantum mechanics. Young tables and applications to particle physics: the eightfold way, gauge invariance and group invariant Lagrangians.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
Group theory techniques for the solution of problems in quantum mechanics, special relativity and particle physics.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Linear algebra, special relativity and basic aspects of quantum mechanics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Course
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Face-to-face
Recommended or required readings :
Ken J. Barnes, "Group Theory for the Standard Model of Particle Physics and Beyond", Series in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation, 2010; Sydney Coleman, "Aspects of Symmetry: Selected Erice Lectures", 1988; Howard Georgi, "Lie Algebras In Particle Physics: from Isospin To Unified Theories", Frontiers in Physics, 1999.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Discussion (20%), homeworks (20%), written exam (60%)
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
daristizabal@ulg.ac.be