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About the Course

This course introduces you to subatomic physics, i.e. the physics of nuclei and particles. More specifically, the following questions are addressed: - What are the concepts of particle physics and how are they implemented? - What are the properties of atomic nuclei and how can one use them? - How does one accelerate and detect particles and measure their properties? - What does one learn from particle reactions at high energies and particle decays? - How do electromagnetic interactions work and how can one use them? - How do strong interactions work and why are they difficult to understand? - How do weak interactions work and why are they so special? - What is the mass of objects at the subatomic level and how does the Higgs boson intervene? - How does one search for new phenomena beyond the known ones? - What can one learn from particle physics concerning astrophysics and the Universe as a whole? The course is structured in eight modules. Following the first one which introduces our subject, the modules 2 (nuclear physics) and 3 (accelerators and detectors) are rather self contained and can be studied separately. The modules 4 to 6 go into more depth about matter and forces as described by the standard model of particle physics. Module 7 deals with our ways to search for new phenomena. And the last module introduces you to two mysterious components of the Universe, namely Dark Matter and Dark Energy....

Top reviews

EP

Apr 22, 2017

Very interesting course. Quite difficult to pass week 6 due to a question on w boson quark transformation. Couldnt find answers in sylabus. Maybe just me. Overall excellant course.

DU

Apr 26, 2018

Great course! Things definitely become clear while taking courses like that. Interesting and logically structured, includes both math aspects and laboratory experiments.

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By John W M

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Sep 1, 2023

Excellent course. Looking forward to more of the same high-quality inspiration.

By Kannan K

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Jul 27, 2020

I have learnt lot of new things and it will be helpful for my competitive exams

By Andrés M A

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Oct 16, 2021

Very nice course, I learned a lot about how to work the particle physics area.

By VARAD D

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Aug 6, 2020

Brilliant content and just the right amount of tests to keep you interested.

By Keith D

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May 28, 2019

This is an excellent course! It is well designed, presented and organized.

By J N

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Oct 12, 2018

Special thank you to Martin, Anna , Mercedes and the entire courserteam

By Chaitanya S

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Nov 10, 2020

The course is a great introduction into the world of particle physics.

By Somyajit C

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Apr 4, 2020

Great course! very detailed and the videos were quite illustrative.

By Marco G

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Sep 11, 2017

Excellent course. The extra material is really enjoyable as well.

By rk r r

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Jun 8, 2020

Very challenging, enjoyed the methodology used and content.

By Richard R R G

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Oct 9, 2017

Execellent course I recommend/ excelente curso lo recomiendo

By Ber D

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Nov 19, 2020

It is the best course for Introduction of Particle Physics!

By Nupur A

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May 21, 2020

the course is very good and provide good knowledge of topic

By Amitesh S

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Jul 16, 2018

Best Introductory course to Particle Physics in the world!

By Dr D M

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Jun 11, 2020

Very Good Course to interpret Quantum and Nuclear Physics

By Andrea F J E

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Aug 8, 2023

Thanks for a very interesting course! I learnt a lot!!!!

By Shubham M A

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May 6, 2020

The quizzess were good were somewhat difficult to solve.

By Simon Z

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Dec 9, 2023

Great course, although rather challenging to complete.

By I M

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Jan 7, 2018

Really great course for potential particle physicist !

By Omar P V

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Aug 28, 2023

ES un curso muy bueno. Mil gracias por la experiencia

By Rajveer C

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Feb 21, 2024

recommended for every particle physics enthusiastic

By Shazma G

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Sep 29, 2020

Need improvement in the course. Was quite booring.

By Chethan R

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Jun 17, 2019

a MUST course for particle physics professionals.

By RICARDO I N H

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Apr 25, 2024

excelentes modulos, gracias por la oportunidad