Course
Quantum Field Theory (FYS610)
The course gives an introduction to many-body quantum mechanics, including relativistic quantum field theory.
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Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
FYS610
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Timeplan
Content
A review of basic quantum mechanics. Operator algebra, the time evolution operator, quasiparticles, propagators and Feynman diagrams. Many-body systems and second quantization, bosons and fermions, Green's functions and Feynman rules. Field theory. Fermionic systems: Hartree-Fock, imperfect Fermi gas, degenerate electron gas. Bosonic systems. Introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics and field theory.
Learning outcome
After having completed the course, the student shall:
- Solve relevant quantum mechanical problems using operator methods
- Use Feynmann diagrams and Greens' function formalism to solve problems of many-particle quantum mechanics.
- Have knowledge of important fermionic and bosonic systems, and apply perturbation theory on such systems.
- Be able to compute simple processes using Feynman diagrams in Quantum Electrodynamics.
Forkunnskapskrav
Et av følgende alternativer:
Analytical Mechanics and Field Theory (FYS500)
Mathematical Modelling (MAT500)
Analytical Mechanics and Field Theory (FYS500)
Mathematical Modelling (MAT500)
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 1/1 | 45 Minutes | Letter grades | None permitted | — | — | — |
Fagperson(er)
Head of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadCourse coordinator:
Tomas BraunerMethod of work
4 hour lectures and 2 hour problem solving per week.
Åpent for
Master studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Emneevaluering
Use evaluation forms and/or conversation for students' evaluation of the course and teaching, according to current guidelines
Litteratur
Richard M. Mattuck. "A Guide to Feynmann Diagrams in the Many-Body Problem." (2. ed.) Dover Publications 1992. Ch 1-10, 12, appendix A-I.
Notes with review of basic quantum mechanics.Lecture notes on relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1