Advanced Topics in Particle Physics (442-0-1)

Instructors

Francis Petriello
847/491-5453
Technological Institute Building (2145 Sheridan Road), Room F-321, Evanston

Meeting Info

Technological Institute LG62: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course will study the use of effective field theories (EFTs) in understanding high energy collider data. We will begin with an introduction to EFTs illustrated by several examples that have been historically useful in our understanding of the Standard Model, including the Fermi theory and heavy quark effective theory. We will then discuss the construction of the Standard Model Effective Theory and its connection to ultraviolet models. Technical issues such as the construction of the dimension-6 operator basis, the use of the equations of motion to simplify the operator basis, renormalization and operator mixing will be studied. The course material and coverage will to an extent follow the interests of the students enrolled.

Class Materials (Required)

No textbook required. Readings will be made available on the course Canvas website.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.