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FSI3350 Grand Unified Theories 7.5 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FSI3350 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Interactions in the standard model of particle physics and beyond. Open theoretical problems within the standard model. Hints for physics beyond the standard model. Basic introduction to group theory. Embedding the standard model gauge groups into a (semi-)simple gauge group. Dynamical consequences of grand unified theories. SU(5) as a GUT. Left-right symmetry. SO(10) models.

Intended learning outcomes

After completed course, the PhD student should be able to:

  • having the knowledge about the structure of the embedding of the SM gauge group and the relevant degrees of freedom into a unified scheme.
  • matching of the Standard Model parameters onto the 'microscopic' parameters of the underlying framework.
  • having the knowledge about the origin of the 'generic' predictions of the unified scenarios - the Weinberg angle, the proton instability, the preference of a TeV-scale supersymmetry.
  • emphasizing the differences between the supersymmetric and non-supersymmetric model building and the corresponding experimental constraints.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Quantum field theory. Standard model of particle physics.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

  • P.Langacker, Phys.Repts. 72 (1981)
  • R.Slansky, Phys.Repts. 79 (1981)
  • D.Bailin, A.Love, SUSY gauge field theories and string theory, ISBN 0750-302674
  • G.G.Ross, Grand Unified Theories, 1984, ISBN 0805-369678
  • R.N.Mohapatra, Unification & Supersymmetry, 1986/92, ISBN 0378-955348

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

A set of homework exercises.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Mattias Blennow

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Physics

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Mattias Blennow (emb@kth.se)

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at SCI/Physics