FK529 Neutrino Physics I

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code FK529
Name Neutrino Physics I
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. EDA EŞKUT


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to explain neutrinos, their properties and the basic concepts of particle physics.

Course Content

This course explain the basic characteristic of neutrino's

Course Precondition

Study the related topic from the book

Resources

Introduction to Elementary Particles, D. Griffiths, Wiley, 2nd revised edition, 2013

Notes

Physics of Massive Neutrinos, F. Boehm ve P. Vogel, Cambridge Univ. Press


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Classifies particles and forces
LO02 Explains the basic conservation laws in High Energy Physics with examples.
LO03 Explain the properties of neutrinos
LO04 Discuss the masses of neutrinos
LO05 Interprets the cross sections of neutrinos
LO06 Recognize neutrino reactions and decays
LO07 Recognizes beta decays
LO08 Discusses neutrino oscillations and the quantum mechanics of oscillations


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interpret observational and experimental results. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. 2
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform an independent research. 2
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. 3
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. 3
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 3
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study.
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. 2
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Fundamental Forces and Particles Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Invariance Principles; Inveriance and Operators in Qouantum Mechanics, Translations and Rotations Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
3 Parity, Parity of Particles and Antiparticles Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Benzetim
4 Conservation Laws; Parity Conservation, Charge Conservation, Gauge Invariance, Charge-Cojugation Invariance Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme
5 Introduction of Neutrino Properties;: Dirac and Majorana Neutrinos Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
6 General Neutrino Mass Term Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
7 Kinematic;Tests for Neutrino Mass; Electron Neutrino Mass-The Beta Spectrum of Tritium Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Prepare for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Muon Neutrino Mass-The Two-Body Decay of Pıon, Tau Neutrino Mass-The Decay of the Tau Lepton Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Cross Sections of Neutrino Induced Reactions: Charge Current Elastic Reactions, Neutral Current Reactions Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
11 Heavy Neutrinos Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Neutrino Decay Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Benzetim
13 Neutrino Oscillation Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Problem Çözme
14 Quantum Mechanics of Oscillations Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
15 Tutorial Study the relevant chapter in the book Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Benzetim, Problem Çözme
16 Term Exams Prepare for the exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
17 Term Exams Prepare for the exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 15 3 45
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 15.05.2024 10:23