Course manual 2018/2019
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
Objectives
- Concept of generators of continuous transformations and how they are connected with symmetry operators
- The Feynman rules of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and their application on basic QCD processes
- The QCD Lagrangian and the connection of each one of its terms with the corresponding Feynman rules
- The colour factors for interactions between quarks and anti-quarks
- The formalism of deep inelastic scattering and how to probe the quark and gluon distribution functions
- The concept of confinement and asymptotic freedom and the behaviour of the running strong coupling constant of QCD
- The Quark Gluon Plasma: the creation and study of a state of matter where quarks and gluons can be deconfined in the laboratory
- Concept of discrete symmetries in Nature: C, P, T, and CP symmetry
- Formalism of Standard Model Lagrangian: Yukawa couplings, origin of flavor changing weak interactions, and quark mass eigenstates
- CKM matrix: strength of charged current coupling, complex phase of coupling, and resulting CP violation
- Neutral meson mixing and oscillations: mass states and CP eigenstates, three types of CP violation
- Neutral B meson decay: global description and master equations
- Neutral B meson decays: specific decays and corresponding observables, , Feynman diagrams
- Higher order Feynman diagrams: flavor changing neutral currents, penguin diagrams
- Neutral Kaons: CP violation in strange neutral mesons, historical discovery of CP violation in 1964.
Teaching methods
Lectures and tutorials twice per week.
Learning activities
Activity | Number of hours |
Hoorcollege | 56 |
Zelfstudie | 112 |
Attendance
Requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).
In addition to, or instead of, classes in the form of lectures, the elements of the master’s examination programme often include a practical component as defined in article 1.2 of part A. The course catalogue contains information on the types of classes in each part of the programme. Attendance during practical components is mandatory.
Assessment
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 15% and the exam for 80% or the final exam by itself.
Inspection of assessed work
Contact the course coordinator to make an appointment for inspection.
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
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The schedule for this course is published on DataNose.
Recommended prior knowledge: Particle Physics I.
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