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A comprehensive journey through the Standard Model of particle physics, from the fundamental building blocks of matter to the cutting edge of modern theoretical physics. Learn how quarks, leptons, and force-carrying bosons interact to form the universe as we know it.
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ReadyDiscover the fundamental particles that make up all matter and the forces that govern their interactions. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the major particle families, describe the four fundamental forces, and explain how the Standard Model organizes our understanding of nature.
4 modules · Teacher: Professor Nova
Level 200
LockedDive deeper into the mathematical and conceptual framework that holds the Standard Model together. You will be able to explain gauge symmetry, describe how particles acquire mass through the Higgs mechanism, and analyze particle interactions using Feynman diagrams.
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Level 300
LockedEngage with the mathematical machinery of quantum field theory (QFT) that underpins the Standard Model and connect theory to real experimental results. You will be able to perform basic QFT calculations, interpret collider data, and evaluate the experimental evidence that confirmed the Standard Model's predictions.
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Level 400
LockedSynthesize your mastery of the Standard Model and explore the frontier of theoretical and experimental particle physics. You will be able to critically evaluate proposed extensions to the Standard Model, analyze unsolved problems such as dark matter and neutrino mass, and design a research-style capstone project on a topic at the cutting edge of physics.
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