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PHY3135 Nuclear and High-Energy Particle Physics2007-2008Code: PHY3135Title: Nuclear and High-Energy Particle Physics Instructors: Prof. M.J. McCaughrean CATS credits: 10 ECTS credits: 5 Availability: unrestricted Level: 3 Pre-requisites: Quantum Physics II (PHY3030) Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: N/A Duration: Semester II Directed Study Time: 22 lectures Private Study Time: 78 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: 2003/04 IRS AimsInvestigations of the atomic nucleus and, of the fundamental forces that determine nuclear structure, offer fascinating insights into the nature of the physical world. The tools for probing these systems are high-energy particle accelerators and, more recently, colliding-beam systems. This module, designed as an introduction to nuclear and particle physics, is intended to give students a broad overview of the subject matter, and encouragement to seek further information. To this end, the topics are presented as a series of keynote areas forming the foundations of the subject. Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of this module students should be able to:
Transferable Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsLectures, tutorials, e-learning resources, directed reading and problems classes. AssignmentsProblems for problem classes; problem sheet for discussion in tutorials. AssessmentOne 90-minute examination (100%). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core Text(1991), Nuclear and Particle Physics, Clarendon, ISBN 0-198-52046-8 (UL: On Order)Supplementary Text(s)(1998), An Introduction to the Standard Model of Particle Physics, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-58832-4 (UL: 539.72 COT)(1984), Quarks and Leptons: An Introductory Course in Modern Particle Physics, John Wiley, ISBN 0-471-88741-2 (UL: 539.721 HAL) (1987), Introductory Nuclear Physics, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-80553-X (UL: 539.7 KRA) (2001), Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, John Wiley, ISBN 0-471-97935-X (UL: 539.7 LIL) Formative MechanismsStudents are able to monitor their learning by attempting problems, which are subsequently discussed in the problems classes, and by attempting the problem sheet intended for discussion in tutorials. Evaluation MechanismsThe module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment. |