PHYS 5110 - Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics

An introduction to nuclear physics, including the fundamentals of nuclear structure, stability, and decay, with application to other fields, and with applications to societal issues of nuclear power and radiation safety. An introduction to elementary particle physics, including the particles, symmetries, and processes of the standard model of the strong, electromagnetic, and weak interactions, with applications to cosmology, and with emphasis on key discoveries and outstanding questions. Recommended Prerequisites: PHYS 3740 OR Equivalent.