Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | NEUTRINOS AND DARK MATTER | ||
Code | PHYS492 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor NK McCauley Physics N.McCauley@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To build on PHYS377 to provide an understanding of neutrino physics and dark matter, including key experimental methods used in their detection. To provide an understanding of the low background experimental techniques that underpin both areas |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understand neutrino physics including spin, flavour, neutrino oscillations, sterile neutrinos, neutrinoless double beta decay, dirac and majorana neutrinos, leptogenisis and cosmic neutrinos |
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(LO2) Understand dark matter including evidence, DM models including WMPS and axions, direct detection, indirect detection, DM detection at colliders |
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(LO3) Understand low background experimental techniques including, underground laboratories, cosmic muons, Th chains and K, Radon, Spallation and activation, neutrons |
Syllabus |
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Syllabus 1. How to detect rare "low energy" interactions 2. Neutrinos in the standard model of particle physics 3. Neutrino Oscillations 4. Models of neutrino mass and leptogenesis 5. Neutrinoless double beta decay 6. Neutrino from Supernova and other extra-terrestrial sources 7. Evidence for Dark Matter 8. Dark Matter Models 9. Direct detection experiments 10. Indirect and collider searches |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture The module will be delivered remotely in 2021. Asynchronous learning materials (notes/videos/exercises etc) will be made available to students through the VLE. The module will have regular synchronous sessions in active learning mode. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
2 |
16 |
18 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 57 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
time-controlled online examination | 90 minutes on task | 60 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
continuous assessment literature review | 40 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |