Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in space sciences, research focus | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in space sciences, professional focus | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course explains the various factes of particle physics, and their use for astrophysics.
Contents
1) Introduction: particles and forces already known
I Detectors and Accelerators
2) Particle Detectors on Earth and space
3) Cosmic and terrestrial accelerators
II The Standard model of particle Physics
4) Elements of the theory of continuous groups
5) Hadrons and the quark model
6) Gauge symmetries
7) Quantum chromodynamics
8) Electroweak interactions and neutrino cross sections
9-10) Neutrino oscillations and the solar cycles
11) CP violation and flavour mixing
12) Remarks on gravitation
III The new astronomy
13-14) High-energy cosmic rays
15-16) Neutrino astronomy
17-20) Gravitational-wave astronomy
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of the course, students will be able to: 1) to follow recent developments in particle physics; 2) to understand the most recent results concerning black holes and binary neutron stars; and 3) to understand the bases of present fundamental theories.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
This course is geared towards 4th-year students. It assumes a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, astrophysics, nuclear physics and special relativity.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
This course is based on lectures, corresponding to the table of contents. Each session will be preceded by a discussion and/or a Q & A session. Students are also invited to consult and use the many links available on the course web pages.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
The slides of the course, as well as many additional references, are available on the course web pages.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Other site(s) used for course materials
- Web pages for the course (www.theo.phys.ulg.ac.be)
Further information:
Reference textbook: "Particle Astrophysics", D. Perkins, Oxford University Press, 2004. There are many copies available in the Departement's libraries.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Additional information:
Oral exam, two questions, 2 hours. Questions are available on the course web pages and may be modified during the year.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The course will be organized in 20 one-and-a-half hour sessions.
Contacts
Jean-René Cudell
Institute of physics
19A Allée du 6 août
Bldg B5a (4th floor, room 4/44)
University of Liège
Tel.: 04/3663654
E-mail: jr.cudell@ulg.ac.be
Web pages: http://www.theo.phys.ulg.ac.be