Theoretical Particle Physics 612 (Spring 2008)

PHY 612

Theoretical Particle Physics

Spring 2008

Instructors:

Professor Concha Gonzalez-Garcia,
email concha@insti.physics.sunysb.edu , MT6-115A, tel 632-7971,
Office hrs: W 10:00-11:30 pm or by appointment
Professor Gilad Perez,
email perez@insti.physics.sunysb.edu , MT6-104, tel 632-7969,
Office hrs: Mon 1:30-3:00 pm or by appointment

Place and Time:

Tuesday and Thursday 12:50-2:10 Room P125
First Lecture: Tuesday Jan 29th, 2008
This homepage: http://insti.physics.sunysb.edu/~concha/PHY612/phy612_S08.html

Objectives:

Phy612 is an advanced course in Modern Elementary Particle Physics. The course is an overview of the field with special emphasis on connection with existing and future experiments in particle physics and some implications in astrophysics and cosmology. Although QFT is not required for the course, some basic knowledge regarding Feynman diagram techniques is recommended. In particular, it will be useful for the students to have studied the chapters 2-4 of Peskin & Schroeder or a similar level of QFT. Here is a preliminary syllabus for the course.

Texts:

These are some of the references being used to prepare the lectures: (more references will be added as the course advances).

T.P. Cheng and L-F. Li, Gauge theory of elementary particle physics,
V. Barger and R. Phillips, Collider physics
S. Novaes, Standard model: An Introduction, hep-ph/0001283
S. Dawson, Introduction to electroweak symmetry breaking hep-ph/9901280
S. Dawson, Tasi lectures http://quark.phy.bnl.gov/~dawson/tasi06.html
W. Hollik, Electroweak theory hep-ph/9602380
J. Wells, Introduction to precision EW analysis hep-ph/0512342
C.W. Kim and A. Pevsner, Neutrinos in physics and astrophysics
M.C. Gonzalez-Garcia, Neutrino Physics, 2004 CERN school lectures lec1 lec2 lec3 lec4
M.C. Gonzalez-Garcia and Y. Nir, Neutrino masses and mixing: Evidence and implications, hep-ph/0202058
Gustavo Castelo Branco, Luís Lavoura & João Paulo Silva, CP Violation.
Yosef Nir, CP violation: A New era, hep-ph/0109090.
Stephen Martin, A Supersymmetry primer, hep-ph/9709356
Jan Louis, Ilka Brunner and Stephan J. Huber, The supersymmetric standard model, hep-ph/9811341

Lecture Notes:

Here are transparencies and notes for some of the lectures in
Higgs Properties
Electroweak Precision Tests
Flavour
Neutrinos
GUTS

Grades:

The grade will be based on the homeworks and on a final paper and presentation on some specific topic.

Problem Sets (50%)
Paper and Presentation (50%)

Problem Sets:

Problem sets will be assigned in class and are due on the date shown. You are expected to solve them on your own and the final calculations handed in must be your own work.

Homework Assignment 1 [ pdf ]

Homework Assignment 2 [ pdf]

Homework Assignment 3 [ pdf]

Homework Assignment 4 [ pdf]

Topics and Dates for Talks:

The deadline for the presentation of the paper is May 1st for every one. The talks will be given on class on May 1st, May 6th and May 8th. [ Assigment list] If you want to exchange your topic and corresponding date with some fellow student send both an email.

Useful Links:

Particle Data Group

Special Notes:

Any excuses (medical or otherwise) are to be documented, and discussed with the instructors in a timely manner. If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, we urge that you contact the staff in the Disabled Student Services office (DSS), Room 133 Humanities, 632-6748/TDD. DSS will review your concerns and determine, with you, what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation of disability is confidential.