Introduction to Ab Initio Nuclear Theory

A.Y. 2025/2026
Course offered to students on the PhD programme in
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2
ECTS
10
Overall hours
Lesson period
January 2026
Language
English
Lead instructor: Carlo Barbieri
The student will be led to understand the principal microscopic methods (grounded in the QCD) used to study atomic nuclei and to interpret experiments with exotic isotopes. The student will be able to discuss critically the various approaches in nuclear theory and to explain the forefront developments in the field.
Fundaments of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. Second quantization in the many-body framework.
Knowledge at the introductory level of nuclear and subnuclear physics.
Assessment methods
Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result
superato/non superato
How to enrol

Deadlines

The course enrolment deadline is usually the 27th day of the month prior to the start date.

How to enrol

  1. Access enrolment on PhD courses online service using your University login details
  2. Select the desired programme and click on Registration (Iscrizione) and then on Register (Iscriviti)

Ignore the option "Exam session date” that appears during the enrolment procedure.

Contacts

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Professor(s)
Reception:
Tue 14:00-15:00 (during the semester), or email me anytime for an appointment
My office is on floor 1 of LITA building, Phys. Dept., Via Celoria 16