Frontiers in Particle Physics (894F3)
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Frontiers in Particle Physics
Module 894F3
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Pre-Requisite
Pre-requisite:
Level 6: (F3214) Particle Physics [SEM2]
Module Outline
Students will build on their pre-knowledge of particle physics to get an in-depth overview of fundamental concepts in modern particle physics, including through critical examination of key experimental results and their relation to theoretical expectations. Covered topics will include:
* Relativistic Kinematics
* Particle Acceleration and Radiation Detection Techniques
* Physics at e+e- Colliders * Electron-proton Scattering, Deep-Inelastic Scattering and the Structure of the Proton
* Elements of QCD and Jet Physics
* Top Physics * W and Z bosons
* Flavour Physics and CP Violation * Electroweak Symmetry Breaking and Higgs Physics
* Beyond the Standard Model
* Neutrino Physics * Non-accelerator Particle Physics
* Recent Developments in Experimental Particle Physics and Future Outlook
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key topics in particle physics, through the critical examination of experimental results in the light of theoretical expectations.
Demonstrate thorough understanding of experimental techniques used in particle physics experiments.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate methodologies used in particle physics research and develop critiques of them.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 60.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | EASTER Week 2 | 100.00% |
| Take Away paper | Semester 2 Assessment Week 3 Tue 09:30 | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Class | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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Prof Antonella De Santo
Assess convenor, Convenor
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Prof Matthias Keller
Convenor
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