Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
PHYS566: Introduction to Quantum Chromodynamics (was 590C) (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Typically offered Fall Spring.
3.000 Credit Hours
Prerequisites:
(PHYS 330 or 430) and (PHYS 360 or 460 or 550)
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Description:
An introduction to the fundamental theory of strong interactions, Quantum Chromo-Dynamics (QCD), which describes the interactions of quarks and gluons. The main focus is on a reasonably self-contained approach. All the necessary ingredients will be introduced within the course. Knowledge of graduate-level E&M;and Quantum Mechanics is helpful but not essential.
Instructor(s):
MOLNAR, DENES
Email:
molnar@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2010
Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
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Quarks and Leptons | Halzen & Martin | Latest (February 1, 2001) | 0-471-88741-2 | Wiley & Sons | Optional | |
RECOMMENDED: An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory | Michael E. Peskin & Daniel V. Schroeder | October 2, 1995 | 0201503972 | Westview Press | Optional | |
RECOMMENDED: Applications of Perturbative QCD | Richard D. Field & David Pines | May 9, 1995 | 0201483629 | Westview Press | Optional |
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