Resonance phenomena commonly appear in various fields in physics. In particular, most of hadronic particles should be treated as resonances, because they are unstable against the strong decay. These lectures introduces the basic concepts of resonance physics. We then discuss the techniques to study the structure of resonances, aiming at the applications in hadron physics. The topics include: resonances in quantum mechanics, resonances in scattering theory, theory of Feshbach resonances, effective field theories, and compositeness of resonances.
The aim of this lecture is to learn basic resonance phenomena and its importance in hadron physics. Scattering theory, theory of Feshbach resonances, and nonrelativistic effective field theory are learned as theoretical frameworks to describe resonances.
Resonances, Scattering theory, Effective field theory, Compositeness
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The lecture is given using slides.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction: resonances in hadron physics | given in the lecture |
Class 2 | Resonances in quantum mechanics | given in the lecture |
Class 3 | Scattering theory primer | given in the lecture |
Class 4 | Resonances in scattering theory | given in the lecture |
Class 5 | Theory of Feshbach resonances | given in the lecture |
Class 6 | Nonrelativistic effective field theory | given in the lecture |
Class 7 | Compositeness and weak-binding relation | given in the lecture |
Class 8 | Lambda(1405) as a hadronic molecule | given in the lecture |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Not specified
Lecture notes will be distributed.
Some problems should be solved in the end of the lecture.
It is required that the students have basic knowledge on quantum physics.
The lecture will be given in English.