Experimental astroparticle physics
Course: Nuclear Power Engineering
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Experimental astroparticle physics
Code
ОК22
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2018/2019
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
Know:
1.1 the main provisions of the theory of nucleosynthesis;
1.2 basics and principles of research with beams of different energies, as well as methods of research of samples corresponding to astrophysics of particles;
1.3 the most famous modern experiments on the measurement of gravitational waves
Be able to:
2.1 logically and consistently formulate the basic concepts and hypotheses that correspond to the astrophysics of particles;
2.2 know the main directions of research in laboratories on particle astrophysics; analyze experimental data and evaluate the accuracy of the results;
2.3 independently master and use the literature on modern particle astrophysics.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful study of general courses “High energy physics”, “Theoretical astrophysics”, and “Nuclear physics”
2. Be able to perform calculations and solve problems in nuclear physics and particle physics.
3. Have the skills to write computer programs for data analysis.
Course content
The aim of the course "Experimental Astroparticle Physics" is to provide students with a deep understanding of modern theories of the origin of elements in nature, energy and processes in stars, various phenomena of astrophysics, including gravitational waves, cosmic rays and radiation.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. «An Introduction to Nuclear Astrophysics» by Richard N. Boyd
2. «STELLAR EVOLUTION, NUCLEAR. ASTROPH'XSICS, AND NUCLEOGENESIS» by A.G.W. Cameron.
3. “Fundamentals of Cosmic Particle Physics” by Maxim Khlopov, Springer, DOI 10.1007/978-1-907343-72-8 e-ISBN 978-1-907343-72-8, Cambridge International Science Publishing Ltd 2012
4. D.H. Perkins, Particle Astrophysics, Oxford University press, 2003
5. Dark Matter in Astro- and Particle Physics Proceedings of the International Conference
DARK 2004 College Station, USA, October 3–9, 2004
6. The Fundamentals of Stellar Astrophysics George by W. Collins, II
7. Nuclear and Particle Astrophysics, edited by J.G. Hirsch and D. Page
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture demonstration; hands-on classes; independent student work; consultations.
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester grading:
1. Polls during lecturing (max. – 30 out of 100).
2. Modular tests (max. – 30 out of 100).
3. Final evaluation in the form of a test (max. –40 out of 100).
Language of instruction
English
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Volodymyr
Yegorovich
Aushev
Department of Nuclear Physics and High Energies
Faculty of Physics
Faculty of Physics
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Department of Nuclear Physics and High Energies
Faculty of Physics