Particle Physics: an Introduction
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| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Particle Physics: an Introduction is an introductory course on particle physics. The certification course that will be entirely offered in online mode is offered by the University of Geneva (UNIGE). The learners can pursue Particle Physics: an Introduction Certification at their own pace; however, the course can be completed within approximately 4 weeks.
The Particle Physics: an Introduction Certification Syllabus will provide the learners with an insight into the physics of nuclei and particles (subatomic physics), nuclear physics, electromagnetic interactions, properties of atomic nuclei, and many more. The Particle Physics: an Introduction Certification Course, offered by Coursera, is structured in eight modules and covers numerous topics related to subatomic physics.
The learners who opted for the Particle Physics: an Introduction Certification by Coursera will be conferred with a shareable certificate at the end. The interested students can join the online course in two different modes; either by paying the fee without access to the advantages of the course or by paying the fee and getting certified.
The Highlights
- Provided by Coursera
- Offered by the University of Geneva
- Flexible Deadlines
- Shareable Certificate
- Financial Aid Available
- Self-Paced Learning Option
- 100% Online Course
- Around 4 weeks to Complete
Programme Offerings
- English videos with multiple subtitles
- BeginnerLevel courses
- Shareable Certificate
- Financial aid available.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Particle Physics: an Introduction to Fee Structure
| Fees components | Amount |
| Course fees | Rs. 2,699 |
What you will learn
After the Particle Physics: an Introduction Training, the learners can have a thorough understanding of the following:
- Concepts of particle physics
- Properties of atomic nuclei
- Electromagnetic interactions
- The working process of strong and weak interactions
- Dark Matter and Dark Energy
Who it is for
The Particle Physics: an Introduction Classes is suitable for the students who are interested in learning subatomic physics, especially the professionals like Physicist, Astronaut, and Astronomer.
Admission Details
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Step 4 - Find the course Particle Physics: an Introduction.
Step 5- The course page will appear on the screen. Start taking the courses by choosing the option ‘enrol’.
The Syllabus
Videos
- General presentation of the course
- 1.1 Matter
- 1.2 Forces
- 1.2a Natural units (optional)
- 1.2b Special relativity and four-vectors (optional)
- 1.2c Virtual particles (optional)
- 1.3 Probability and cross section
- 1.3a Attenuation of a photon beam (optional)
- 1.4 Rutherford experiment
- 1.4a Rutherford cross section (optional)
- 1.4b Counting rate Rutherford (optional)
- 1.5 Quantum scattering
- 1.6 Rutherford experiment in practice (optional)
Assignments
- 1.1 Matter
- 1.2 Forces
- 1.3 Probability and cross section
- 1.4 Rutherford experiment
- 1.5 Quantum scattering
- Graded quiz for Module 1
Videos
- 2.1 Nuclear mass and binding energy
- 2.2 Nuclear size and spin
- 2.3 Models of nuclear structure
- 2.3a QCD and nuclear force (optional)
- 2.4 Radioactivity: alpha decay
- 2.4a Energy of alpha particles (optional)
- 2.5 Beta and gamma decay
- 2.5a Exponential decay law (optional)
- 2.6 Radioactivity in practice (optional)
- 2.7 Radiocarbon dating and NMR imaging
- 2.8 Nuclear fission
- 2.9 Nuclear power
- 2.10 Nuclear fusion, the Sun and ITER
- 2.11 The tokamak of EPFL (optional)
- 2.12 The Beznau nuclear power plant (optional)
Assignments
- 2.1 Nuclear mass and binding energy
- 2.2 Nuclear size and spin
- 2.3 Models of nuclear structure
- 2.4 Radioactivity: alpha decay
- 2.5 Beta and gamma decay
- 2.7 Radiocarbon dating and NMR imaging
- 2.8 Nuclear fission
- 2.9 Nuclear power
- 2.10 Nuclear fusion, the Sun and ITER
- Graded quiz for Module 2
Videos
- 3.1 Principles of particle acceleration
- 3.1a Cyclotron frequency (optional)
- 3.2 Acceleration and focalisation
- 3.2a The CERN accelerator complex (optional)
- 3.3 Components of the LHC (optional)
- 3.4 Heavy particles in matter
- 3.5 Light particles in matter
- 3.6 Photons in matter
- 3.7 Ionisation detectors
- 3.8 Semiconductor detectors
- 3.9 Scintillation and Cherenkov detectors
- 3.10 Spectrometers and calorimeters
- 3.10a Particle detection with ATLAS (optional)
- 3.11 Particle detectors at DPNC (optional)
Assignments
- 3.1 Principles of particle acceleration
- 3.2 Acceleration and focalisation
- 3.4 Heavy particles in matter
- 3.5 Light particles in matter
- 3.6 Photons in matter
- 3.7 Ionisation detectors
- 3.8 Semiconductor detectors
- 3.9 Scintillation and Cherenkov detectors
- 3.10 Spectrometers and calorimeters
- Graded quiz for Module 3
Videos
- 4.1 Reminder: Describing particle interactions
- 4.1a How to construct a Feynman diagram (optional)
- 4.2 Electromagnetic scattering
- 4.3 Spin and magnetic moment
- 4.3a Motion in a Penning Trap
- 4.4 Compton scattering and pair annihilation
- 4.5 Electron-positron annihilation
Assignments
- 4.1 Reminder: Describing particle interactions
- 4.2 Electromagnetic scattering
- 4.3 Spin and magnetic moment
- 4.4 Compton scattering and pair annihilation
- 4.5 Electron-positron annihilation
- Graded quiz for Module 4
Videos
- 5.1 Elastic electron-nucleon scattering
- 5.2 Inelastic scattering and quarks
- 5.3 Quark-antiquark resonances and mesons
- 5.4 Color and strong interactions
- 5.5 Hadronisation and jets
Assignments
- 5.1 Elastic electron-nucleon scattering
- 5.2 Inelastic scattering and quarks
- 5.3 Quark-antiquark resonances and mesons
- 5.4 Color and strong interactions
- 5.5 Hadronisation and jets
- Graded quiz for Module 5
Videos
- 6.1 Particles and antiparticles
- 6.2 The discrete transformations C, P and T
- 6.3 Weak charges and interactions
- 6.4 Muon and tau lepton decay
- 6.5 The W boson
- 6.6 The Z boson
- 6.7 Weak decays of quarks
- 6.8 Particle-antiparticle oscillations and CP violation
- 6.9 Neutrino scattering
- 6.10 Neutrino oscillations
- 6.11 The Higgs mechanism
- 6.12 The Higgs boson
- 6.13 The discovery of the Higgs boson (optional)
Assignments
- 6.1 Particles and antiparticles
- 6.2 The discrete transformations C, P and T
- 6.3 Weak charges and interactions
- 6.4 Muon and tau lepton decay
- 6.5 The W boson
- 6.6 The Z boson
- 6.7 Weak decays of quarks
- 6.8 Particle-antiparticle oscillations and CP violation
- 6.9 Neutrino scattering
- 6.10 Neutrino oscillations
- 6.11 The Higgs mechanism
- 6.12 The Higgs boson
- Graded quiz for Module 6
Videos
- 7.1 The world beyond the Standard Model
- 7.2 Sifting chaff from the wheat
- 7.3 Hunting peaks
- 7.4 Hunting tails
- 7.5 Hunting new physics with LHCb (optional)
Assignments
- 7.1 The world beyond the Standard Model
- 7.2 Sifting chaff from the wheat
- 7.3 Hunting peaks
- 7.4 Hunting tails
- Graded quiz for Module 7
Videos
- 8.1 The Big Bang and its consequences
- 8.2 Dark matter
- 8.3 Dark energy
- 8.3a Motivating the Friedmann equation (optional)
- 8.4 What hides behind dark matter and dark energy? (optional)
Assignments
- 8.1 The Big Bang and its consequences
- 8.2 Dark matter
- 8.3 Dark energy
- Graded quiz for Module 8
Instructors
University of Geneva, Geneva Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The online course is offered completely online, and the learners can pursue the certification programme at their own pace.
The online programme is offered by the University of Geneva (UNIGE).
The instructors of the certification programme are Martin Pohl and Anna Sfyrla who is the Assistant Professor of Nuclear and Particle Physics.
Yes, Coursera provides subtitles in the languages of Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, and Spanish.
The learners can complete the online course within about 4 weeks.