402-0843-00L  Quantum Field Theory I

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersC. Anastasiou
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
402-0843-00 VQuantum Field Theory I
**together with the Uni Zurich**
More informations at: http://www.vorlesungen.uzh.ch/HS16/suche/e-50790226.details.html
4 hrs
Mon13:45-15:30HPV G 5 »
Thu08:45-10:30HPV G 5 »
C. Anastasiou
402-0843-00 UQuantum Field Theory I
**together with the Uni Zurich**

Thu 14:45-16:30 or Fri 9:45-11:30.
Exercises start in the second week of the semester.
2 hrs
Thu14:45-16:30HCI J 6 »
14:45-16:30HIT F 32 »
Fri09:45-11:30HIT F 13 »
09:45-11:30HIT J 53 »
C. Anastasiou

Catalogue data

AbstractThis course discusses the quantisation of fields in order to introduce a coherent formalism for the combination of quantum mechanics and special relativity.
Topics include:
- Relativistic quantum mechanics
- Quantisation of bosonic and fermionic fields
- Interactions in perturbation theory
- Scattering processes and decays
- Radiative corrections
Learning objectiveThe goal of this course is to provide a solid introduction to the formalism, the techniques, and important physical applications of quantum field theory. Furthermore it prepares students for the advanced course in quantum field theory (Quantum Field Theory II), and for work on research projects in theoretical physics, particle physics, and condensed-matter physics.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits10 credits
ExaminersC. Anastasiou
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationoral 30 minutes
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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