Prerequisites:
Physics 3765, 3766 (QFT) and Physics 3717, 3718 (particle physics) or equivalent would be desirable.
Materials Needed:
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Text: V.D. Barger and R.J.N. Phillips:
Collider Physics,
Updated ed.
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Reference Books (available from the library):
(1). F. Halzen and A.D. Martin: Quarks and Leptons
(2). M. Peskin and D. Shroeder: An Introduction to Quantum
Field Theory
(3). C. Quigg: Gauge Theories of the Strong,
Weak and Electromagnetic Interactions
(4). T.-P. Cheng and L.-F. Li: Gauge Theory of Elementary
Particle Physics
(5). R. Field: Applications of Perturbative QCD
(6). R.K. Ellis, W.J. Stirling, B.R. Webber: QCD and Collider Physics
(7). G. Ross: Grand Unified Theories
(8). R.N. Mohapatra: Unification and Supersymmetry
Lectures:
Mon/Wed 2:00pm - 3:15pm, 105 Allen Hall.
Tentative Syllabus
Homework and supplement readings:
Homework problems will be assigned on Wednesdays, roughly once every two weeks. You are encouraged to discuss with each other, and to work out as much as you can. You are requested to turn them in (for my record and your course grade), but they will not be fully graded. The efforts and differential progress made by you are more important than your actually results. Supplemental readings from the reference books and literature will also be assigned.
HW1;
HW2;
HW3;
HW4;
HW5;
HW6;
HW7
Office Hours:
You may come to my office after the Mon/Wed lectures at 200-D Alen Hall. Any other times would be possible for discussions as well, but an appointment by e-mail than@pitt.edu or by phone (4-2763) would be preferred.
Grading:
The course Letter grade will be based on: (a) 50% homework performance (The learning attitude and active engagement are the measure); (b) 30% oral presentation (~20 min.) on a topic at your own choice, or suggested by me. It may be arranged either during the exam week or during the class time; (c) 20% participation of discussions during the lectures and after class.
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