Course content

The course is a continuation of FY3464 Quantum Field Theory I. Radiative corrections to QED. Renormalization. The Adler-Bell-Jackiw anomaly. Non-abelian gauge theories. Spontaneous symmetry breakdown. The Goldstone theorem. The Higgs mechanism. QCD. Asymptotic freedom.

Learning outcome

The student is expected to obtain insight into the most important aspects of the Standard Model of Particle Physics.

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 field theory and particle physics is an advantage.

Required previous knowledge

Knowledge of introductory quantum field theory on the level of FY3464 Quantum Field Theory I, or module TFY18 from TFY4515, is a prerequisite.

Course materials

Private lecture notes.
D. Bailin and A. Love, Introduction to Gauge Field Theory, Adam Hilger, Bristol.
Additional literature: M. E. Peskin and D.V. Schoeder, Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, Addison-Wesley