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Information
| Code | FK653 |
| Name | Weak Interactions 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. AYSEL KAYIŞ TOPAKSU |
Course Goal / Objective
Learn the weak interaction theory which is the only force responsible for the change of quark flavor
Course Content
Weak Isospin, parity, charge conjugation, CP symmetry, CPT theorem, double beta decay, V-A structure of weak interactions, Fermi formalism
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Particle Physics, B.R. Martin and G. Shaw
Notes
Introduction to High Energy Physics, Donald H. Perkins
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learn the weak isospin |
| LO02 | Understand the parity and its violation |
| LO03 | Learn the charge conjugation and CP |
| LO04 | Learn the double beta decay with and without neutrinos |
| LO05 | Understand the V-A structure of weak interaction |
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. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 4 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relativistic Kinematic and required notation | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Quick review of Standard Model | Not required | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Weak Isospin | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Parity and its violation | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Charge conjugation and its violation | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | CPT theorem | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Double beta decays | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | V-A structure of weak interactions I | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | V-A structure of weak interactions II | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Strange particles | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Weak neutral currents | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Weak charged currects | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | W and Z bosons | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Fermi formalism | Read the related chapter in the book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü 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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||