FYSS4551 Ultra-relativistic Heavy Ion Physics (7 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

Ultra-relativistic heavy ion physics in theory and experiments; key theoretical and experimental aspects of modern high-energy ion physics at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) and the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Completion methods

Assignments, examination.

Assessment details

The final grade is based on assignments (25 %) and examination (75 %).

Learning outcomes

This course aims at familiarizing students with ultra-relativistic heavy ion (URHI) physics and methods frequently used the field and prepare potentially interested candidates for an easy integration into the international collaboration/community like those at CERN.
At the end of the course students will be able to analyze large data sets. They will have the understanding of relevant physics topics and they will be able to understand complex URHI experiments, methods of calibration, data processing etc.

Additional information

Given on spring semester, every two years starting spring 2019.

Description of prerequisites

FYSS4300 Particle Physics or FYSS3300 Nuclear Physics

Completion methods

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