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PHY 613 - Advanced Particle Theory

This course is a continuation of PHY 612  and prepares students for research in theoretical particle physics. Topics that will be discussed include the properties of Quantum Chromodyanamics, Electorweak Symmetry Breaking, Cabbibbo-Kobayahi-Maskawa quark mixing, Effective Field theory, Neutrino masses, the hierarchy problems, dark matter, early universe cosmology and primordial nucleosynthesis. Physics beyond the standard model will be discussed as well including models of quark and lepton masses, grand unified theories and baryon number violation.

1-3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.) ​

Offered Spring and Fall


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