Introduction to Electroweak Physics:

Electroweak physics is a fundamental branch of theoretical and experimental particle physics that unifies the electromagnetic force and the weak nuclear force into a single theoretical framework. This unification, achieved through the electroweak theory, has greatly enhanced our understanding of the fundamental forces governing the behavior of subatomic particles.

Electroweak Symmetry Breaking:

Explore the mechanism by which electroweak symmetry is broken, leading to the acquisition of mass by particles, as described by the Higgs mechanism. Understand the role of the Higgs boson and its properties in this process.

Weak Interaction and Neutrinos:

Investigate the weak nuclear force and its interactions with neutrinos, including neutrino oscillations and their implications for neutrino mass. Understand how electroweak theory contributes to our knowledge of neutrino physics.

Precision Electroweak Measurements:

Delve into experiments and measurements that precisely test the predictions of the electroweak theory, such as those conducted at particle colliders like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and electron-positron colliders, aiming to validate the theory's predictions.

Electroweak Symmetry Tests:

Focus on tests of electroweak symmetry through experiments involving weak decays, interactions of W and Z bosons, and studies of heavy quark systems, aiming to confirm the electroweak theory's predictions in various contexts.

Beyond the Standard Model (BSM) Electroweak Physics:

Examine extensions to the Standard Model of particle physics that go beyond the electroweak theory, including theories like supersymmetry (SUSY) and additional electroweak bosons, which may provide solutions to outstanding questions in physics.