FYSV447 Introduction to parton distributions in perturbative QCD (JSS28) (2 op)
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Arviointiasteikko:
Hyväksytty - hylätty
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Fysiikan laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Kuvaus
Sisältö
In this course, we will get acquainted with parton distribution functions (PDFs) which describe the quark and gluon content of the nucleons in high-energy collisions. Starting from the deeply inelastic scattering and QCD Feynman rules, we will derive the scale evolution equations for PDFs and consider their solution in the double asymptotic limit. Then, we will study the practical methods in data-driven analysis of PDFs. Out of the recent theory developments, we will review how to evaluate the photon content of the proton.
Suoritustavat
attendance in lectures, solving exercise problems
Osaamistavoitteet
After the course, the student will have a vanilla understanding of the QCD dynamics of PDFs and basic knowledge of the methods used in their data-based extraction, thus possessing the necessary background to follow the research on the field.
Esitietojen kuvaus
Quantum mechanics and elementary particle physics. Suitable for advanced Master’s students and upwards.
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (2 op)
Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
Hyväksytty - hylätty
Suorituskieli:
englanti