Lectures

Previous Courses (before 2024)

Physics I: 

This course is an introduction to classical physics.

Learning objective: Obtain an understanding of basic concepts in classical physics and their application (using mathematical pre-knowledge) to the solution of simple problems. Obtain an understanding of relevant quantities and of orders of magnitude.

HS2023

HS2022

HS2021

 

Physics II: 

Introduction to wave theory, electricity, and magnetism. This lecture continues Physics I, which covers the fundamentals of mechanics.

Learning objective: To gain a solid understanding of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism, and to develop the ability to independently solve physical problems in these areas.

FS2023

FS2022

FS2019

FS2018

FS2016

FS2015

FS2014

 

Low Energy Particle Physics: 

Low energy particle physics provides complementary information to high-energy physics with colliders. In this lecture, we will concentrate on flagship experiments which have significantly improved our understanding of particle physics today, concentrating mainly on precision experiments with neutrons, muons and exotic atoms.

Learning objective:

Students will be able to present and discuss:

    - the principle of the experiments

    - the underlying technique and methods

    - the context and the impact of these experiments on particle physics

HS2023

HS2022

HS2020

HS2019

HS2018

HS2017

HS2016

HS2015

HS2014

HS2013

HS2012

 

Nuclear and Particle Physics: 

Introduction to the concepts of nuclear and particle physics.

Learning objective: 

- Introduction to the concepts of nuclear and particle physics.

- Discussion of new theoretical concepts and important experiments, which brought about major breakthroughs in our understanding of the underlying physics.

- Applications of nuclear and particle physics.

- Links between particle physics and cosmology.

FS2021

FS 2017 

FS 2013

 

Nuclear and Particle Physics with Applications:

Research colloquium

HS2023

FS2023

HS2022

FS2022

HS2021

FS2021

HS2020

 

Doctoral Student Seminar in Nuclear and Particle Physics:

Seminar for PhD students

FS2023

FS2022

FS2021

 

Particle Physics at PSI (Paul Scherrer Institute):

During semester breaks 6-12 students stay for 3 weeks at PSI and participate in a hands-on course on experimental particle physics. A small real experiment is performed in common, including apparatus design, construction, running and data analysis. The course includes some lectures, but the focus lies on the practical aspects of experimenting.

Learning objective: Students learn all the different steps it takes to perform a complete particle physics experiment in a small team. They acquire skills to do this themselves in the team, including design, construction, data taking and data analysis.

HS2022

FS2022

HS2021