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PHY489H1F/1489HF
Introduction to High Energy Physics

Official description

This course introduces the basics of fundamental particles and the strong, weak and electromagnetic forces that govern their interactions in the Standard Model of particle physics. Topics include relativistic kinematics, conservation laws, particle decays and scattering processes, with an emphasis on the techniques used for calculating experimental observables.

Prerequisite
PHY356H1
Co-requisite
n.a.
Exclusion
n.a.
Recommended preparation
n.a.
Textbook
                            ['“Introduction to Elementary Particles” (2nd Edition) by Griffiths']
                        
Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI
course title
PHY489H1F/1489HF
session
fall
year of study
4th year
time and location
24L: LEC0101, LEC2001: TR2 Students/TAs: Room information available on ACORN (https://www.acorn.utoronto.ca/) Instructors: Room information available in the LSM Portal (https://lsm.utoronto.ca/lsm_portal)
instructor
Diamond, Miriam
Miriam Diamond