Course
Quantum Field Theory (FYS610)
The course gives an introduction to many-body quantum mechanics, in particular 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, many body systems and second quantization, bosons, fermions, classical relativistic fields, perturbation theory, the scattering matrix, time evolution operator, Green's functions, Feynman rules, spinors, quantum electrodynamics, path integrals, renormalization.
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)
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
Matthew D. Schwarz: "Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model" Ch 2-19, 21.
Additional notes on Canvas.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1