# Elementary Particle Physics

## PHYS-4620

Survey of the elementary particles and their interactions. Historical introduction and discussion of experimental apparatus and particle accelerators. Relativistic kinematics and incorporation into quantum field theory, including Feynman diagrams. Bound states and the quark model. Symmetries and their manifestation. Neutrino oscillations and gauge theories. Quantum electrodynamics, the electroweak interaction, quantum chromodynamics, and prospects for grand unification. A culminating experience project is required.

4 credits
Cross-listed with:
PHYS-6963 Topics in PHYS
Prereqs:
PHYS-4100 Introductory Quantum Mechanics

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2025 |  |  |
2024 |  |  |
2023 |  |  | Elementary Particle Physics (4c) Joel T. Giedt Seats Taken: 11/20
2022 |  |  |
2021 |  |  | Elementary Particle Physics (4c) Joel T. Giedt Seats Taken: 18/20
2020 |  |  |
2019 |  |  | Elementary Particle Physics (4c) Joel T. Giedt Seats Taken: 11/20
2018 |  |  |
2017 |  |  | Elementary Particle Physics (4c) Joel T. Giedt Seats Taken: 11/20
2016 |  |  |
2015 |  |  | Elementary Particle Physics (4c) Joel T. Giedt Seats Taken: 10/25
2014 |  |  |
2013 |  |  | Elementary Particle Physics (3c) Joel T. Giedt Seats Taken: 12/30
2012 |  |  |
2011 |  |  | Elementary Particle Physics (4c) Joel T. Giedt Seats Taken: 27/40
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2005 |  |  |
2004 |  |  | Particles And Nuclei (4c) Gary S Adams Seats Taken: 10/30
2003 |  |  | Particles And Nuclei (4c) Gary S Adams Seats Taken: 11/30
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