Standard Model Physics and Beyond

Standard Model Physics and Beyond (SMPB | INK7032U)

Description: To introduce the student to the Standard Model of Particle Physics, and its minimal supersymmetric extensions. In particular the course will discuss the constituents of the Standard Model and the underlying Lie group structure, within the framework of gauge invariant quantum field theory, which will be introduced to the student in detail, discuss the physical mechanism for mass generation (Higgs), consistently with gauge invariance, and finally present an introduction to (minimal) Supersymmetric Extensions of the Standard Model.

In the latter respect, we shall also discuss implications of supersymmetry for astroparticle physics issues, in particular dark matter (provided by the supersymmetric partners) and how astrophysical observations can constrain such particle physics models.

This module is taught by KCL.


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Juno Champion

The school holds Juno Champion status, the highest award of this IoP scheme to recognise and reward departments that can demonstrate they have taken action to address the under-representation of women in university physics and to encourage better practice for both women and men.