PHYS-4620

Particles and Nuclei

This course develops current theories of the elementary structure of particles and fields and their fundamental interactions. The role of symmetries in nature is stressed, and the possible unification of the basic interactions is considered. The properties of atomic nuclei are discussed in terms of the elementary nuclear force and in terms of nuclear models such as the shell model. Prerequisite: PHYS-4100 or equivalent. Spring term annually.

4 credit hours