Introduction to the Standard Model and high energy astrophysics

Course: Physics

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
Introduction to the Standard Model and high energy astrophysics
Code
ВК 2
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
5 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
Know the main sources of high-energy radiation and particles in the universe: electromagnetic and gravitational waves, neutrinos, cosmic rays Know the methods of detecting radiation and particles coming to us from the universe, the principles of the structure of telescopes Know the methods of direct and indirect measurements of physical quantities from astrophysical observations Know the particle composition of the Standard Model of particle physics Be able to solve problems on the kinematics and dynamics of the processes of scattering and mutual transformation of particles Be able to calculate the parameters of detectors (telescopes) necessary to register different types of radiation/particles Be able to apply methods of indirect measurements to determine the parameters of astrophysical objects To be able to solve problems related to the phenomena and processes of high-energy physics in astrophysical objects and the early universe
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the basics of basic mathematical disciplines, a general course in physics, classical mechanics, electrodynamics, special relativity. 2. To be able to solve problems from different sections of the course of general physics, classical mechanics, special theory of relativity, analyze the numerical result of the problem from a physical point of view, plan one's work. 3. To have the skills of working with educational literature, interaction with colleagues during training.
Course content
Мodule 1. Sources of information about the universe 1 Electromagnetic radiation in the universe and methods of its registration 2 Sources and methods of neutrino detection 3 Cosmic rays and methods of their registration 4 Sources of gravitational waves in the universe. Gravitational wave detectors Мodule 2. Composition and evolution of the universe 5 Indirect measurements in astronomy: measurement of distances and masses 6 Magnetic fields in the universe: their observation, origin and evolution 7 Evolution of stars. Stellar nucleosynthesis. Compact remains. Supernova explosions 8 Galaxies and their clusters. Large-scale structure of the universe. Stages of the evolution of the universe and its component composition
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Основна: (Базова) 1. Longair M.S. High-Energy Astrophysics. – Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011. 2. Якубовський Д., Іващенко Г. Курс з методів астрономії та астрофізики (електронний препринт). Додаткова: 1. Perkins D.H. Particle Astrophysics. – New York: Oxford University Press, 2009.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
• Lectures • Practical training • Individual work
Assessment methods and criteria
• control works • thematic control of independent work • assessment work
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

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