Course - Quantum Field Theory I - FY8914
FY8914 - Quantum Field Theory I
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | C |
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.In particular, students are expected to obtain knowledge about path integrals, wave equations for scalar and general tensor fields, Feynman rules for scalar theories, loop diagrams, symmetries and the Noether theorem, the Dirac equation, Weyl and Majorana spinors, scattering processes, gauge theories, and renormalization and running couplings. General competence: The candidate should be able to apply abstract mathematical models to concrete physical problems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and problem sessions. Expected work load in the course is 225 hours.
Further on evaluation
Written exam.
Resit exam may be chaged from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Physics (PHFY)
Recommended previous knowledge
TFY4205 Quantum mechanics II and FY3403 Particle physics, or similar knowledge.
Course materials
D. Bailin and A. Love, Introduction to Gauge Field Theory, Adam Hilger, BristolA. Zee, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell, Princeton University Press.M. Kachelriess: Lecture notes for FY3464 and FY3466.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY3464 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Theoretical Physics
- Physics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written exam 100/100 C INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Written exam 100/100 C 2024-06-06 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"