Course - Quantum Field Theory I - FY8914
Quantum Field Theory I
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About the course
Course content
Relativistic wave equations: Klein-Gordon, Dirac, Maxwell and Proca equations. Second quantization, path integrals. Propagators. Elementary quantum electrodynamics. Feynman diagrams and Feynman rules. Calculation of scattering processes.
Learning outcome
The student is expected to obtain knowledge about the fundamental principles and formalisms of quantum field theories, and the use of Feynman diagrams for quantitative analysis of such. In particular, students are expected to obtain knowledge about path integrals, wave equations for scalar and general tensor fields, Feynman rules for scalar theories, loop diagrams, symmetries and the Noether theorem, the Dirac equation, Weyl and Majorana spinors, scattering processes, gauge theories, and renormalization and running couplings.
General competence: The candidate should be able to apply abstract mathematical models to concrete physical problems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and problem sessions. Expected workload in the course is 225 hours.
Further on evaluation
Written exam.
Re-sit exam may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Physics (PHFY)
Recommended previous knowledge
TFY4205 Quantum mechanics II and FY3403 Particle physics, or similar knowledge.
Course materials
D. Bailin and A. Love, Introduction to Gauge Field Theory, Adam Hilger, Bristol A. Zee, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell, Princeton University Press. M. Kachelriess: Lecture notes for FY3464 and FY3466.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FY3464 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2017 |
Subject areas
- Theoretical Physics
- Physics