| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadron Physics | FIZ607 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Melahat BAYAR
Prof. Dr. Hayriye SUNDU PAMUK
Associate Prof. Dr. Jale YILMAZKAYA SÜNGÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Classify elementary particles and fundamental interactions
2) Use four-vectors
3) Define the theories of QCD and QED
4) Use the technique of Feynman diagrams and perform simple cross section calculations
5) Express working principle of accelerators and detectors, and have information about the current experiments
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Middle | High | No relation | High | High | High | Low | No relation | Low | Middle | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Advanced Particle Physics
Course Contents
Candidates are provided with profound knowledge on Hadron Spectroscopy, Quark Model, Relativistic Kinematics, Symmetry and Conservation Laws, Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), Asymtodic freedom and Confinement, Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking, Effective Lagrangian, Feynman Calculation Technique, Cross Section Calculation, Accelerators and detectors, and current high-energy Physics experiments.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to hadron spectroscopy and quark model2) Relativistic kinematics
3) Symmetry and conservation laws
4) Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD).
5) Asimtodic freedom and confinement
6) Spontaneous symmetry breaking
7) Effective Lagrangian
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Feynman calculation technique
10) Cross section calculation
11) Calculation of the mass and decay constants of particles.
12) Calculation of particle' s lifetime
13) Accelerators
14) Detectors
15) Current high-energy physics experiments
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required