Symmetry in Particle Physics

The course provides an introduction into group theory and aspects of symmetry in particle physics, covering:

• • Groups and representations

  • Lie groups and Lie algebras

  • Space-time symmetries and Poincare' group

  • Symmetry and conservation laws

  • Global, local, and discrete symmetry

  • Symmetry breaking and the origin of mass

  • Symmetries of the standard model

All lectures will be also broadcast using Visionable, in room SEPnet7

Course convener: Prof Andrea Banfi (a.banfi@sussex.ac.uk)

SPP Learning Material