Basic Particle Physics, Lagrangians, and Feynman Rules - Class 3

Dive into the fundamentals of particle physics, Lagrangians, and Feynman rules in this comprehensive lecture from the ICTP-SAIFR/ExoHad School on Few-Body Physics: Nuclear Physics from QCD. Explore key concepts presented by Felipe Ortega-Gama from Lawrence Berkeley Lab, USA, as part of a series on understanding nuclear physics from the perspective of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD). Learn about the building blocks of matter, the mathematical framework of Lagrangians, and the powerful diagrammatic tool of Feynman rules used to describe particle interactions. Gain insights into how these principles contribute to our understanding of nuclear physics and its connection to QCD. This 1 hour and 35 minute session, delivered on October 16, 2024, offers an in-depth look at essential topics for students and researchers in the field of particle and nuclear physics.