Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
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Overview
Subject area
PHY
Catalog Number
4140
Course Title
Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
Department(s)
Description
This course focuses on our understanding of atomic nuclei and elementary particles with emphasis on both nuclear and particle aspects of sub-atomic matter. Physics of high energy accelerators such as the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland will be studied, as well as how particles interact with matter, which is utilized for their detection. Conservation laws and symmetries of nature will be explored and electromagnetic, weak, and strong nuclear forces will be investigated. Grand unified theories, string theory, and applications to cosmology will also be discussed.PHY 4140 can be used as a capstone for the physics minor, as a capstone for the natural sciences minor, or as a general elective for the BA, BBA, or BS degrees.Prerequisite: PHY 3010, PHY 3020, and PHY 4130.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
034616