Special scientific seminar in physiscs
Course: Quantum field theory
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Special scientific seminar in physiscs
Code
ВБ 4.2
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
Know the main theoretical methods of atomic nuclei research.
Know the basic models of the atomic nucleus.
Know the methods of nuclear reaction research; standard model.
Be able to solve problems in nuclear physics.
Be able to calculate the main characteristics of nuclear reactions and processes involving various elementary particles.
Be able to acquire skills of independent use and study of literature in the field of high energy physics.
Present the results of independent work in the format of oral and/or written messages with/without the use of visual aids.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the laws of quantum electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, special relativity.
2. Be able to solve problems in quantum mechanics and nuclear physics.
3. To have the skills of solving problems of mathematical physics and mathematical analysis.
Course content
Module 1 Physics of the atomic nucleus
1 Nuclear models
2 Nuclear reactions
Module 2 Physics of elementary particles
3 Overview of subnuclear physics
4 Weak interaction
5 Standard model of the electroweak interaction
6 Experimental tests of the standard model
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
[1] W.E. Burcham and M.Jobes, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Addison-Wesley, Harlow (1995).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
• seminars
• individual work
Assessment methods and criteria
• control works
• thematic control of independent work
• assessment work
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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