# PHY489H1/1489H 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: introduction to the Standard Model, Feynman diagrams, relativistic kinematics, conservation laws, particle decays and scattering processes, fermions and the Dirac equation, electroweak unification and the Higgs field.

Prerequisite
PHY354H1, PHY356H1
Co-requisite
n.a.
Exclusion
n.a.
Recommended preparation
n.a.
Textbook
                            ['“Introduction to Elementary Particles” (2nd Edition) by Griffiths']

BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI
course title
PHY489H1/1489H
session
fall
year of study
4th year
time and location
24L: LEC0101, LEC2001: TR2 Tuesday lectures in Room: MP137 Thursday lectures in Room: MP134
instructor

#### Delivery Methods

In Person

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* Subject to adjustments imposed by public health requirements for physical distancing.

Online - Synchronous
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Asynchronous
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