Advanced Topics in Subatomic Physics: Muon Physics

The course will discuss particle and nuclear physics with muons, including:

  • Precsion measurements using muons: The muon lifetime
  • Tests of the weak interaction: Muon decay parameters
  • Searches for lepton flavour violation using muons
  • Muonic X-rays as a tool for studying nuclei

We will look at original research literature and many ongoing experiments and discuss

  • What is a good motivation for an experiment
  • What drives the design of an experiment
  • How do I interpret and evaluate results of an experiment

The lecture will take place using the big blue button video conference system, at
https://bbb.kph.uni-mainz.de/b/pro-f0h-1dn-92o

Course materials can be found at
https://ilias.uni-mainz.de/goto.php?target=crs_744034&client_id=JOGU

(course password given in the lectures)

The lectures take place on Tuesday at 10-12 ct and Friday 8-10 ct (other dates can be agreed on in the first week), we start on November 3rd.