Particle Physics II

6 EC

Semester 2, period 4

53542PAP6Y

Owner Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree)
Coordinator dr. M. Senghi Soares
Part of Master Physics and Astronomy, track Theoretical Physics, Master Physics and Astronomy, track GRAPPA, Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree), track General Physics and Astronomy,

Course manual 2025/2026

Course content

This course is a continuation of Particle Physics I. We complete the Standard Model by discussing the theory of the strong interaction (Quantum Chromo Dynamics - QCD). In the second part of the course we look in details at the quark sector and the important concept of CP-symmetry violation.

Study materials

Literature

  • M. Thomson, 'Modern Particle Physics'.
  • Halzen & Martin, 'Quarks and Leptons'.
  • Griffiths, 'Introduction to Elementary Particles'.

Syllabus

  • Lecture Notes: QCD

  • The complete information on Heavy Flavour section, the lecture contents and exercises are provided in Canvas

Objectives

  • Provide students an in-depth knowledge of the theory of particle physics in particular in relation with particle physics experiments.

Teaching methods

  • Lecture
  • Seminar
  • Self-study

Lectures and tutorials twice per week.

Learning activities

Activity

Number of hours

Hoorcollege

56

Zelfstudie

112

Attendance

  • Some course components require compulsory attendance. If compulsory attendance applies, this will be indicated in the Course Catalogue which can be consulted via the UvA-website. The rationale for and implementation of this compulsory attendance may vary per course and, if applicable, is included in the Course Manual.

    • Assessment

    Item and weight Details

    Final grade

    1 (100%)

    Tentamen

    Homework exercises and a written examination at the end of the course. The exam has to be passed with a 5.5 minimum in order to pass the course. The final grade is calculated by the higher of the following two: weighted average, where the homework counts for 30% and the exam for 70% or the final exam by itself.

    Inspection of assessed work

    Contact the course coordinator to make an appointment for inspection.

    Assignments

    In addition to the non-assessed assignment (provided each week), the course counts on 6 assessed mini-tests, starting from the 2nd week. Only the 3 highest mini-test grades will count for the final grade.

    Fraud and plagiarism

    The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

    Course structure

    Weeknummer Onderwerpen Studiestof
    1 Heavy Flavour Check Canvas page for details
    2 Heavy Flavour  
    3 Heavy Flavour  
    4 Heavy Flavour/QCD  
    5 QCD  
    6 QCD  
    7 QCD  
    8 QCD  

    Additional information

    Recommended prior knowledge: Particle Physics I.

    Contact information

    Coordinator

    • dr. M. Senghi Soares