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Joseph E Rothberg
PHYS 422
Seattle Campus

Nuclear and Elementary-Particle Physics

Survey of the principal phenomena of nuclear and elementary-particle physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 323; PHYS 325. Offered: Sp.

Class description

The particle families and interactions, conservation laws, recent discoveries, recent and current experiments, Standard Model, Neutrino Oscillations, future prospects. Phys. 323 not required.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lectures plus weekly discussion of a research publication.

Recommended preparation

Quantum Mechanics (Physics 324, 325) is sufficient. Phys. 323 (E&M) is listed but is not needed (requirement is waived)

Class assignments and grading

Homework problems. One written or oral presentation.

homework, quizzes, exam, paper or presentaion. See web page for details.

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

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Last Update by Joseph E Rothberg
Date: 02/26/2002