Accelerator, astroparticle, and gravitational wave physics - Astroparticle and gravitational wave physics

Teacher(s)

Bruno Giacomo; Cortina Gil Eduardo; de Wasseige Gwenhaël; Lemaitre Vincent;

Language

English

Prerequisites

LPHYS2131. Students are also advised to have followed the course lphys2221 « Astrophysics and astroparticles »

Main themes

Particles and radiation of cosmic origin – Gravitational waves

Content

This partim counts for 5 credits and includes a part on astroparticle physics (15 hours) and a part on gravitational wave physics (15 hours)
The 15 hours of this partim dedicated to astroparticle physics are given by prof. G. de Wasseige. Subjects that will be touched are: theory, instrumentation and data analysis methods used in the field.
The other 15 hours of this partim dedicated to gravitational wave physics are given by prof. G. Bruno. Subjects that will be touched are: theory, instrumentation and data analysis methods used in the field.

Teaching methods

Lectures in class.
Personal projects. Students can choose the subject among a list proposed by the teachers.
Reading portfolio for personal study.

Evaluation methods

Evaluation of personal projects reports.
Oral exam, partly based on the projects reports.

Other information

Following the sanitary conditions, the modalities of the teaching AND the examination could be reassessed according to the situation and the rules in force.

Bibliography

Des diapositives de cours et des documents supplémentaires sur les sujets traités sont disponibles sur le site MoodleUCL de l’unité d’enseignement.
Course slides and additional documents on the subjects addressed are available on the MoodleUCL website of the teaching unit.

Faculty or entity

PHYS