Heavy Ion Physics at Intermediate and High Energies

Postgraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

Objective:

The goal of the course is to convey an understanding of the properties of strongly interacting (QCD) matter

Content:

The course includes models for heavy ion collisions, kinematics, correlations, equation of state for nuclear matter, particle production in nuclear collisions, phase transitions, quark-gluon plasma and its experimental signature.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course

the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student should have

  • an thorough overview over heavy ion physics at medium and high energies
  • a broad basis for further experimental and theoretical studies

Semester of Instruction

Autumn
Required Previous Knowledge
Minimum 60 ECTS in physics
Recommended Previous Knowledge
PHYS 241
Forms of Assessment
Oral exam.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.