Advanced Quantum Field Theory
Module PH2041
Module version of WS 2010/1
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS 2022/3 | WS 2021/2 | WS 2020/1 | WS 2019/20 | WS 2018/9 | WS 2017/8 | WS 2016/7 | WS 2015/6 | WS 2013/4 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH2041 is a semester module in German language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This module description is valid to SS 2013.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 h | 110 h | 10 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2041 in the version of WS 2010/1 was Nora Brambilla.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Advanced topics in quantum field theories: radiative corrections and renormalization; non abelian gauge theories;
operator product expansion; effective theories, spontaneous symmetry breaking; anomalies.
Learning Outcome
After having followed this course the student would possess the most important concepts of quantum field theory,
that are necessary to describe the fundamental phenomena in nuclear and particle physics. The student will be able to analyze different quantum field theories on the basis of their symmetries, to calculate correlation functions and
scattering amplitudes in the renormalized theory.
Preconditions
-Quantum Mechanics II
-introduction to Quantum Field Theory
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 5 | Quantum Field Theory | Garbrecht, B. |
Mon, 12:00–14:00, PH HS2 Wed, 12:00–14:00, PH HS2 Wed, 14:00–16:00, PH HS2 |
|
| UE | 1 | Exercise to Quantum Field Theory |
Responsible/Coordination: Garbrecht, B. |
dates in groups | |
| UE | 1 | Large Exercise to Quantum Field Theory |
Responsible/Coordination: Garbrecht, B. |
Wed, 14:00–16:00, PH HS2 |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Seminar, computer projection, slides, single and group exercises.
Media
Exercises
Literature
Standard books of Quantum Field Theory, for example:
M.E.Peskin & D.V.Schroeder"An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory"
S.Weinberg "The Quantum Theory of Fields"
L.H.Ryder "Quantum Field Theory"
C.Itzykson & J.-B. Zuber "Quantum Field Theory"
J.Collins "Rernormalization"
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 90 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester. There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Location | Info | Registration |
| Exam to Quantum Field Theory | |||
| Tue, 2023-04-11, 11:00 till 14:00 | 2502 2502 |
till 2023-03-27 (cancelation of registration till 2023-04-04) | |