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| Code | FZK404 |
| Name | Particle Physics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. EDA EŞKUT |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce Basic Particle Physics in detail.
Course Content
In this course, Leptons, quarks and hadrons, Space-time symmetries, Conservation laws, quark states and color, Quantum color dynamics, jets and gluons, Weak interactions, Interaction of charged particles and radiation with matter, Particle detectors, Beyond Standard Model Physics are covered.
Course Precondition
Study the related topic from the book
Resources
Introduction to Elementary Particles, D. Griffiths, Wiley, 2nd revised edition, 2013
Notes
Introduction to High Energy Physics.H Perkins, 4th edition, Cambridge Unv. Press, 2000
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Classifies elementary particles according to their spin. |
| LO02 | Uses conservation laws in particle physics |
| LO03 | Examines strongly interacting particles |
| LO04 | Explains quantum color dynamics with examples |
| LO05 | Picks out strange particles |
| LO06 | Researches neutrinos and neutrino problems. |
| LO07 | Reviews theories beyond the standard model |
| LO08 | Classifies the interaction of charged and uncharged particles with matter |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows the developments in the field of Physics and uses scientific methods and techniques. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Combine the knowledge gained in the field of Physics with the knowledge in other scientific fields and explains the method of producing scientific knowledge. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he has acquired in the field of Physics and designs experiments related to his field. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Improves himself by knowing that the learning process is lifelong. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowing the importance of individual development, she/he implements what is necessary. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the developments in the field of physics in terms of social ethics by watching and learning them. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leptons, Quarks and hadrons | reading related topic in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Space-time symmetries | reading related topic in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Conservation Laws-I | reading related topic in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Conservation Laws-II | reading related topic in the book, Homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 5 | Quark States and Clour, Quantum Chromodynamics, jets and Gluons | reading related topic in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Weak İnteractions: W and Z bosons | reading related topic in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Interaction of charged particles with matter | reading related topic in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Prepare for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Interaction of uncharged particles with matter | reading related topic in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Particle Detectors-I | searching on related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Using particle detectors | searching on related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 12 | Beyond Standart Model:İntroduction | searching on related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Nötrino Masses and Dark Matter | searching on related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Grand Unified Theories | searching on related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Supersymmetry. | searching on related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | prepare for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | prepare for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 100 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,00 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||