33-779 Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics

12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

An introduction to the physics of atomic nuclei and elementary particles. This course is suitable as a one-semester course for students not specializing in this area and also provides an introduction to further work in 33-780, 33-78l. Topics included are symmetry principles of strong and weak interactions, quark model, classification of particles and nuclear forces.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2025

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