This course explains the various facets of particle physics, and their use for astrophysics.
Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and of special relativity
1) Introduction: particles and forces already known , Planck natural units, relativity
Electromagnetism
2) Quantum mechanics, Maxwell equations
Math interlude
3) Elements of the theory of continuous groups
Strong interactions
5) Hadrons and the quark model
8) AMS02, Fermi
Weak and electroweak interactions
9) Electroweak interactions, flavour mixing
10) Neutrino masses and mixings: solar neutrinos, neutrino oscillations, atmospheric neutrinos
11) Neutrino astronomy: SuperKamiokande, IceCube, Pingu
12) CP violation
Gravitation
13) Theoretical ideas beyond the standard model
15) Gravitational waves: amplitude
16) Gravitational waves: luminosity, sources and detection principle
17) LIGO and Virgo
19) The future of gravitational wave astronomy
-Exam questions - IAP-