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
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Spring Summer Fall
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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
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
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
2002
2001
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1999
1998