Quantum Field Theory (FYS610)

The course gives an introduction to quantum field theory.


Course description for study year 2024-2025

Facts

Course code

FYS610

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
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Content

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by January 20th for the spring semester.

Path-integral formulation of quantum mechanics, quantum fields and particles, Lorentz symmetry, free boson and fermion fields, perturbation theory and Feynman diagrams, scattering amplitudes, gauge invariance, basic aspects of renormalization, spontaneous symmetry breaking and the Higgs mechanism, selected applications.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student should:

K: Understand the basic concepts of quantum field theory such as free boson and fermion fields, Feynman diagrams and scattering amplitudes, spontaneous symmetry breaking.

F1: Be able to determine the classical spectrum of simple field theories.

F2: Be able to compute scattering amplitudes for simple scattering processes.

G: Have a rudimentary insight in the role quantum field theory plays in our understanding of nature.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

FYS320 Quantum Mechanics, FYS330 Micro Physics, FYS500 Analytical Mechanics and Field Theory, MAT100 Mathematical Methods 1, MAT210 Real and Complex Calculus, MAT300 Vector Analysis, MAT500 Mathematical Modelling

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Specified printed and hand-written means are allowed

Written exam with pen and paper.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Tomas Brauner

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Method of work

6 hours of lectures and exercises per week.

Open for

Mathematics and Physics - Master of Science Degree Programme Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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