Course - Quantum Field Theory I - FY3464
FY3464
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.
Quantum Field Theory I
Credits
7.5
Level
Second degree level
Course start
Spring 2011
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
English
Examination arrangement
Assignment and Written examination
About
About the course
Course content
Relativistic wave equations: Klein-Gordon, Dirac, Maxwell and Proca equations. Second quantization, path integrals. Propagators. Elementary quantum electrodynamics. Feynman diagrams and Feynman rules. Calculation of scattering processes.
Learning outcome
The student is expected to obtain knowledge about the fundamental principles and formalisms of quantum field theories, and the use of Feynman diagrams for quantitative analysis of such.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and mandatory problem sessions. A re-sit examination may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Knowledge of quantum mechanics, classical mechanics and/or field theory is an advantage.
Course materials
A. Zee: Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell, Princeton University Press.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FY8914 | 7.5 sp | |
| MNFFY464 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Physics
- Theoretical Physics
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letters
Ordinary examination - Spring 2011
Oppgave
Weighting
33/100
Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting
67/100
Date
2011-05-27
Time
09:00
Duration
4 timer
Place and room
Not specified yet.