Particle physics 2

This course provides a comprehensive description of the Standard Model of Particle Physics. We will start by studying the Dirac equation, a quantum description of the dynamics of a particle of spin ½. Then we will see how to describe the electromagnetic interactions with the theory of quantum electrodynamics. Then we will discuss the weak interactions and their unified description with the electromagnetic interaction by the electroweak theory. Finally we will study the gauge theories and their spontaneous breaking to expose the complete theory of the Standard Model of Particle Physics. To conclude we will give a brief overview of theories beyond the Standard Model.

- To acquire a thorough knowledge of the Standard Model of Particle Physics.

- Know how to calculate effective cross sections and decay widths of elementary processes.

- Be able to understand the research done at particle gas pedals such as the LHC (CERN).

- Advanced Quantum Mechanics

- Electromagnetism, Classical Field Theory

- Special Relativity, Relativistic Kinematics

- Hamiltonian and Lagrangian Mechanics

- Mathematical Physics, Group Theory

Recommended Prerequisites:

- Introduction to Particle Physics

- Quantum Field Theory

Final exam, written test (3h) without documents.

0 - Introduction

I - Dirac's equation

II - Quantum Electrodynamics

III - Weak Interaction

IV - Electroweak Interaction

V - Gauge theories

VI - Spontaneous Symmetry Breakdown

VII - Standard Model of Particle Physics

VII - Beyond the Standard Model