Quantum Chromodynamics
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to QCD
Overview of QCD, its importance, and historical context

Module #2
Basics of Quantum Field Theory
Review of QFT concepts:fields, particles, and interactions

Module #3
Symmetries in QCD
Introduction to symmetries:global, local, and gauge symmetries

Module #4
The Quark Model
Quark properties, flavors, and colors

Module #5
Gluons and the Strong Nuclear Force
Gluon properties, interactions, and the strong nuclear force

Module #6
The QCD Lagrangian
Construction of the QCD Lagrangian and its components

Module #7
Feynman Rules for QCD
Derivation of Feynman rules for QCD processes

Module #8
QCD at High Energies
Asymptotic freedom, running coupling, and perturbative QCD

Module #9
Confinement and the Hadron Spectrum
Confinement, hadronization, and the hadron spectrum

Module #10
Chiral Symmetry and Chiral Perturbation Theory
Chiral symmetry, its breaking, and chiral perturbation theory

Module #11
QCD at Low Energies
Non-perturbative QCD, effective theories, and phenomenology

Module #12
Lattice QCD
Introduction to lattice QCD, its formulation, and applications

Module #13
Numerical Methods in Lattice QCD
Numerical methods for lattice QCD simulations

Module #14
QCD and the Structure of Hadrons
Hadron structure, parton distributions, and form factors

Module #15
QCD and High-Energy Collisions
Applications of QCD to high-energy collisions, jets, and heavy-ion physics

Module #16
QCD and Beyond the Standard Model
QCD in the context of beyond the Standard Model physics, SUSY, and extra dimensions

Module #17
Phenomenology of QCD
QCD phenomenology, event generators, and Monte Carlo simulations

Module #18
Experimental Tests of QCD
Experimental verification of QCD predictions and measurements

Module #19
QCD and the Early Universe
QCD in the early universe, cosmology, and the quark-gluon plasma

Module #20
QCD and Nuclei
QCD and nuclear physics, nuclear matter, and neutron stars

Module #21
QCD and Computational Methods
Computational methods in QCD, including machine learning and data analysis

Module #22
QCD and Its Applications
Applications of QCD to materials science, condensed matter, and other fields

Module #23
Open Problems and Future Directions in QCD
Challenges and open problems in QCD, and future research directions

Module #24
Computational QCD Projects
Hands-on projects applying QCD computational methods

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Quantum Chromodynamics career

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