HEP6367 The Standard Model

This module gives a basic introduction to the Standard Model (SM) of particle physics. It provides at present our best fundamental understanding of the phenomenology of particle physics.

Content

The module starts with some field-theoretic calculation techniques on symmetries and spontaneously broken non-abelian gauge theories, followed by the construction of the Standard Model Lagrangian I for Electro Weak Gauge Interactions-EWGI. Next comes the spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Construction of The Standard Model Lagrangian II for Electro Weak Symmetry Breaking-EWS. Next, an exploration of the structure of the Standard Model, the associated phenomenology is discussed followed by some discussion of beyond the Standard Model possibilities.