40.0804 Elementary Particle Physics
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the basic constituents of sub-atomic matter and energy, and the forces governing fundamental processes. Includes instruction in quantum theory, field theory, single-particle systems, perturbation and scattering theory, matter-radiation interaction, symmetry, quarks, capture, Schroedinger mechanics, methods for detecting particle emission and absorption, and research equipment operation and maintenance.
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- What is CIP 2020 40.0804?
- CIP 2020 40.0804 is "Elementary Particle Physics". A program that focuses on the scientific study of the basic constituents of sub-atomic matter and energy, and the forces governing fundamental processes. Includes instruction in quantum theory, field theory, single-particle systems, perturbation and scattering theory, matter-radiation interaction, symmetry, quarks, capture, Schroedinger mechanics, methods for detecting particle emission and absorption, and research equipment operation and maintenance.
- How does CIP 2020 40.0804 map to other classification systems?
- 40.0804 Elementary Particle Physics has equivalents in SOC 2018 (11-9121, 19-2012, 25-1054); ISCED-F 2013 (0533). These crosswalks let you translate this code between CIP 2020 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 40.0804?
- 40.0804 Elementary Particle Physics sits under 40.0804 Elementary Particle Physics in the CIP 2020 hierarchy.
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