Quantum Field Theory 1, 2022A
Course: Quantum Field Theory 1, 2022A
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Syllabus
Syllabus
- Classical and Quantum fields. Canonical quantization of Klein-Gordon field, KG propagator, Interacting fields and Feynman diagrams.
- Functional methods, Path Integral in quantum mechanics, Generating functional, Functional quantization of fields.
- Renormalization, Perturbation theory for scalar (φ 4 ) theory, Divergent Feynman diagrams, Dimensional regularization, Renormalization schemes.
- Renormalization Group equations, Wilsonian RG, Callan Symanzik equations, Running of coupling constants.
- Quantization of fermions, Path integral with fermions, Quantum Electrodynamics, Vacuum polarization.
Literature
Prime book M.E. Peskin and D.V. Schroeder, "An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory"
Additional books:
S. Weinberg, "The Quantum Theory of Fields "
M. Srednicki, “Quantum Field Theorry”,
Old classics:
P. Ramond, "Field Theory: Modern Primer"
C. Itzykson and J-P. Zuber, "Quantum Field Theory"
L. Zinn-Justin, "Quantum Field Theory and Critical Phenomena”
J.J. Bjorken and S.D. Drell, “Relativistic Quantum Fields”
N.N. Bogoliubov and D.V. Shirkov, “Quantum Fields”
S. Coleman, “Aspects of symmetry”
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Course Policy
A set of home assignments will be given approximately every 2-3 weeks. Total weight of these assignments to the final grade will be 50%. At the end of the course a more lengthy home project will be given, which will constitute the remaining 50%.
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Lecture, Tutorial and office hours
Lecture/Tutorial
Group What? Name Day Hours Building/Room 1 Lecture Michael Lublinsky Wed 11-14 34/9