Topics in Quantum Field Theory
Module PH2115
Basic Information
PH2115 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 75 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2115 is Nora Brambilla.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Field Theories at Finite Temperature (including QCD, electroweak and cosmological implications)
- Anomalies in Field Theories
- Operator Product Expansion
- Nonperturbative configuration and nonperturbative methods in Field Theory.
Learning Outcome
After having followed this course the student will be familiar with important topics in quantum field theory like
thermal field calculations, anomalies, operator product expansion.
Preconditions
the students should have had mandatorily QM1 and QM2, it is warmly suggested to have attended/studied QFT1.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 4 | Topics in Quantum Field Theory | Brambilla, N. |
singular or moved dates |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Seminar, single and group exercises.
Media
Slides, computer projection.
Literature
M. Le Bellac, Thermal Field Theory, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
J. Kapusta and C. Gale, Finite-Temperature Field Theory Principles and Applications, Cambridge University Press, 2006.
D. Bailin and A. Love, Cosmology in Gauge Field Theory and String Theory, IoP, 2004
.M. Peskin and D. Schroeder, An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, Addison Wesley, 1995.
M. Le Bellac, Quantum and Statistical Field Theory, Oxford Science Publications, second edition 1994.
J. Zinn Justin, Quantum Field Theory and Critical Phenomena, Oxford Science Publications, 1993.
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 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.