Introduction to Quantum Field Theory with Applications
Syllabus, Master's level, 1FA165
- Code
- 1FA165
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 28 February 2023
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Entry requirements
120 credits in science/technology with Mathematical Methods in Physics. Participation in Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Course. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- use the pathintegral formalism to quantize an arbitrary field theory with both bosonic and fermionic fields
- derive the Feynman rules for a theory using path integrals
- use the renormalisation group and how to regularize in an arbitrary theory
- discuss applications of quantum field theory in condensed matter physics, material science and high energy physics
Content
Formalism for canoncial quantisation. Basic concepts in quantum field theoru such as path integral quantisation, renormalisation group and regularisation. Examples and applications from material science and high energy physics.
Instruction
Lectures
Assessment
Written homework assignments with oral presentation.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.