402-0844-00L Quantum Field Theory II
Semester | Spring Semester 2014 |
Lecturers | C. Anastasiou |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
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402-0844-00 V | Quantum Field Theory II **together with the Uni Zurich** | 3 hrs |
| C. Anastasiou | ||||||
402-0844-00 U | Quantum Field Theory II **together with the Uni Zurich** if necessary, Fri 8-10 instead of Fri 9-11 for one group | 2 hrs |
| C. Anastasiou |
Catalogue data
Abstract | The subject of the course is modern applications of quantum field theory with emphasis on the quantization of non-abelian gauge theories. |
Objective | |
Content | The following topics will be covered: - path integral quantization - non-abelian gauge theories and their quantization - systematics of renormalization, including BRST symmetries, Slavnov-Taylor Identities and the Callan Symanzik equation - gauge theories with spontaneous symmetry breaking and their quantization - renormalization of spontaneously broken gauge theories and quantum effective actions |
Literature | M.E. Peskin and D.V. Schroeder, An introduction to Quantum Field Theory, Perseus (1995). L.H. Ryder, Quantum Field Theory, CUP (1996). S. Weinberg, The Quantum Theory of Fields (Volume 2), CUP (1996). M. Srednicki, Quantum Field Theory, CUP (2006). |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 10 credits |
Examiners | C. Anastasiou |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
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Groups
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Restrictions
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