402-0266-00L Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | C. Grab |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German (lecture), English (exercise) |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402-0266-00 V | Einführung in die Kern- und Teilchenphysik | 3 hrs |
| C. Grab | ||||||||||||||||||
| 402-0266-00 U | Einführung in die Kern- und Teilchenphysik (Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics) Wed 14-16 or Fri 10-12 or Fri 14-16 | 2 hrs |
| C. Grab |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction to the concepts of nuclear and particle physics. |
| Learning objective | Introduction to the concepts of nuclear and particle physics. Discussion of new theoretical concepts and important experiments, which brought about major breakthroughs in our understanding of the underlying physics. Applications of nuclear and particle physics. Links between particle physics and cosmology. |
| Content | - Building blocks of matter (quarks and leptons) and their interactions (QED, QCD, weak interaction) - The Standard Model of particle physics und open fundamental questions - Bound systems (nuclear forces, structure of nuclei, stability) - Applications of nuclear and particle physics (nuclear fusion and fission) - Nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology |
| Lecture notes | More information and additional material concerning lecture and excersises are collected at Moodle, link to be published. |
| Literature | - Povh et al.: Teilchen und Kerne, Springer Verlag 2009 - Henley, Garcia: Subatomic Physics, World Scientific 2007 - Griffith: Introduction to Elementary Particles, Wiley VCH 2008 - Demtroeder: Experimentalphysik IV: Kern- Teilchen- und Astrophysik, Springer Verlag, 2009 See the web site for more suggestions |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 10 credits |
| Examiners | C. Grab |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 180 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Hilfsmittel: 10 A4-Seiten Zusammenfassung (handgeschrieben oder gedruckt); mathematische Formelsammlung; Taschenrechner; Wörterbuch Deutsch-Englisch. Die Prüfungsfragen sind auf Englisch formuliert und dürfen auf Englisch oder auf Deutsch beantwortet werden. |
| Written aids | 10 A4 pages summary (handwritten or computer print-out); mathematics formulary; pocket calculator; German-English dictionary. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Moodle course | Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics Bachelor | Core Courses in Experimental Physics | W |  |
| Physics Teaching Diploma | Spec. Courses in Resp. Subj. w/ Educ. Focus & Further Subj. Didactics | W | |