Particle Physics (424-1-1)

Instructors

Mayda Velasco
847/467-7099
Technological Institute Building (2145 Sheridan Road), Room F-119
Office Hours: Monday & Friday 2:30-4:00

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L150: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

Overview of modern particle physics and experimental techniques. Interactions and fundamental symmetries. Strong interactions: the quark model and quantum chromodynamics. Weak interactions: neutrinos,parity and CP violation. Electroweak unification.

Registration Requirements

Phys 412-1,2,3 (quantum mechanics), or permission of the instructor

Teaching Method

Two 80-minute lectures per week.

Evaluation Method

Homework
One mid-term
Final exam

Class Materials (Suggested)

"Elementary Particle Physics" by Alessandro Bettini (Cambridge publishers)

"Introduction to Elementary Particles" by David Griffiths (Wiley publishers)

Introduction to High Energy Physics by D.H. Perkins, 4th Edition (Cambridge University Press)