Experimental astroparticle physics

Course: High Energy Physics

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
Experimental astroparticle physics
Code
ОК 22
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
1. the main provisions of the theory of nucleosynthesis; 2. bases and principles of researches with beams of various energies, and also methods of research of the samples corresponding to astrophysics of particles; 3. The most famous modern experiments in measuring gravitational waves 4. know the main areas of research in laboratories for particle astrophysics; analyze experimental data and evaluate the accuracy of the results;
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

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