Teilchenphysik mit natürlichen Quellen und Beschleunigern

What it is about

You will receive an introduction to experimental astro-particle and particle physics with a view to linking it to cosmology. In the end you will understand how particle physics and the early Universe are connected, know important detectors and measurement methods, and be able to classify findings on neutrinos, dark matter, and candidates such as axions or WIMPs.

What you will be able to do

• Understand the connection between cosmology and particle physics
• Classify concepts of modern experiments and observations of astro-particle physics and cosmology
• Explain hints about dark matter and the motivation for different models
• Critically question models of dark matter and indicate their limits
• Place current results of astro-particle and neutrino physics in context

What the module consists of

• VorlesungDelivery of topics, building on each other and references to current research; foundation for self-study
• ÜbungDiscussion of concrete questions on selected scientific publications for deepening and connection to research

Teaching method

• Vorlesungprovides thematic structure, cross-references to the latest results and enables intensive discussion
• Übungserves to deepen individual topics through analysis of publications and training of specific questions