Physics 772: The Standard Model of Particle Physics
| Time: | Tue/Thu 09:30 am - 10:50 am |
| Location: | Boswell Hall, Room 239 |
| Instructor: | Prof. Andrew W. Jackura Office: Small Hall 326B Phone: 757-221-6369 E-mail: awjackura@wm.edu Office hours: Tue, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, or by arrangement |
| Course page: | https://ajackura.github.io/courses/phys772_spring_2026.html |
This course is a technical introduction to the Standard Model of Particle Physics. It will provide the necessary background needed to carry out research in modern particle and nuclear physics. We will review aspects of gauge theories and their use in the description of electroweak and strong interactions, and construct the Standard Model from the observed fundamental symmetries of nature. Goals include understanding the Standard Model theory, calculating elementary observables, and comparing theoretical results to experimental measurements.
Course materials are on Blackboard.