PY 415 - Nuclear and Particle Physics

Institution:

Saint Michael's College

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Description:

This course is an introduction to subatomic physics. Students are brought close to the cutting edge of research that asks the fundamental question, "What is matter made of " Topics include a detailed look at nuclear physics, the standard model of elementary particles, electroweak theory, CP violation, supersymmetry, string theory, and their connections with the latest developments in modern cosmology.Prerequisites: PY 214, PY 215. Credits: 3 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcvt.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 654-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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