Quantum field theory III
PHYS-503 / 8 crédits
Enseignant: Karateev Denis
Langue: Anglais
Remark: MA3 only. The lecture takes places in Geneva.
Summary
The course builds on the material covered in Quantum Field Theory I and Quantum Field Theory II. It focusses on scalar field theories only. The course develops a deeper understanding of quantum field theory, while introducing advanced concepts and methods and applies them to concrete problems.
Content
The following topics will be covered:
1. Mathematical background on distributions
2. Path integrals and functional methods
3. Renormalisation
4. Running couplings and the Callan-Symanzik equation
5. Time-ordered and Wightman correlation functions
6. Form factors, scattering amplitudes, and the LSZ reduction formula
Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on the logical relations between these concepts and on the assumptions entering their definitions.
Students enrolled through EPFL will complete additional take-home readings and exercises.
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
QFT1, QFT2, QM3, QM4
Recommended courses
General Relativity and Cosmology 1
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Formulate
- Analyze
- Reason
- Model
- Solve
- Illustrate
- Compute
- Demonstrate
Transversal skills
- Use a work methodology appropriate to the task.
Teaching methods
In-person lectures with live access via Zoom, complemented by exercise sessions and independent take-home reading.
Expected student activities
Attend lectures and exercise sessions, and complete the assigned take-home readings and exercises
Assessment methods
oral exam (100% of evaluation)
Resources
Bibliography
- The Quantum Theory of Fields I and II, Steve Weinberg
- An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, Peskin-Schroeder
Ressources en bibliothèque
Notes/Handbook
Handwritten Notes
Moodle Link
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Quantum field theory III
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Quantum field theory III
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: optionnel
- Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Quantum field theory III
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Type: obligatoire
Semaine de référence
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Légendes:
Cours
Exercice, TP
Projet, Labo, autre
Mercredi, 11h - 13h: Cours
Vendredi, 10h - 11h: Cours
Vendredi, 11h - 12h: Exercice, TP