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 Spring 2017

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