Course: Further particle physics FK40007, 7,5 credits

PhD course in particle physics.

The course will cover the connection between symmetries in nature (using the language of Lie group theory), and how these are realised in particle physics through examples of QED (Quantum electrodynamics), QCD (Quantum Chromodynamics), and spontaneous symmetric breaking in electroweak theory (the Higgs mechanism). Experimental measurements of the parameters of electroweak theory and QCD will also be described, including PDF (Parton Distribution Functions) and DIS (Deep Inelastic Scattering) measurements in the latter case. The role of indirect and direct searches for new physics will be highlighted. These will include the neutrino mass problem and how oscillations are measured, the g-2 discrepancy and measurement, and searches for exotica and SUSY (Supersymmetry) at the LHC (Large Hadron Collider). Finally, the basics of Monte Carlo simulation will also be covered, and how this connects to event generation, fragmentation, and hadronisation.

Course Plan pdf, 95.5 kB.

Kursplan pdf, 93.3 kB.

The major learning outcome of this course is to train the students to understand the broad concepts of experimental particle physics, including direct searches for new physics and indirect approaches using precision measurements of parameters. The students will appreciate the connections between fundamental physics and symmetries realised in nature, and apply these principles to understand both the Standard Model structure and cases for Beyond-Standard-Model Physics where symmetry plays the central role, e.g. super symmetry. The students will gain insight into the fundamental parameters of the Standard Model, and how these are explored in precision electroweak and strong physics measurements. After attending this course, students should be able to follow very general seminars on a variety of experimental particle physics topics.

Course responsible

David Milstead, tel: 08-5537 8663, e-mail: milstead@fysik.su.se

Last updated: 2026-02-04

Source: Department of Physics

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