402-0851-00L QCD: Theory and Experiment
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | G. Dissertori, University lecturers |
| Periodicity | two-yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402-0851-00 G | QCD: Theory and Experiment **together with University of Zurich** The block course will take place from 14.01. - 18.01.2019 and from 28.01. - 02.02.2019. Lecture time: 10:00-11:45 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri) and 14:00-15:45 (Tue, Thu). | 40s hrs | G. Dissertori, University lecturers |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | An introduction to the theoretical aspects and experimental tests of QCD, with emphasis on perturbative QCD and related experiments at colliders. |
| Learning objective | Knowledge acquired on basics of perturbative QCD, both of theoretical and experimental nature. Ability to perform simple calculations of perturbative QCD, as well as to understand modern publications on theoretical and experimental aspects of perturbative QCD. |
| Content | QCD Lagrangian and Feynman Rules QCD running coupling Parton model DGLAP Basic processes Experimental tests at lepton and hadron colliders Measurements of the strong coupling constant |
| Literature | 1) G. Dissertori, I. Knowles, M. Schmelling : "Quantum Chromodynamics: High Energy Experiments and Theory" (The International Series of Monographs on Physics, 115, Oxford University Press) 2) R. K. Ellis, W. J. Stirling, B. R. Webber : "QCD and Collider Physics" (Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics & Cosmology)" |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Will be given as block course, language: English. For students of both ETH and University of Zurich. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | G. Dissertori |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | in English or in German / auf Deutsch oder auf Englisch |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Energy Physics (Joint Master with EP Paris) | Optional Subjects in Physics | W |  |
| Physics Master | Selection: Particle Physics | W | |