Group theory – part 1

Particle Physics 2: Standard Model (Winter, 2010)

Lecture Playlist

  1. Particles fields and forces

  2. Quantum chromodynamics

  3. Group theory – part 1

  4. Group theory – part 2

  5. Gauge fields and symmetry

  6. The weak interaction

  7. Spontaneous symmetry breaking and Goldstone bosons

  8. The Higgs field

  9. The Higgs field and fermions

  10. Renormalization and the running of coupling constants

January 25, 2010

This is the first of two lectures focusing on group theory. Basic concepts of group theory are introduced and connected to particle properties like spin and color.

Topics: 
  • Groups and symmetries
  • Group representations
  • Group generators
  • Spin
  • Rotation groups
  • Color