UFDF002 Quantum Field Theory II

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 0 credit(s). Type of Completion: dzk.
Guaranteed by
prof. Ing. Peter Lichard, DrSc.
Centrum interdisciplinárních studií – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Prerequisites
Prerequisite course: UF/DF001
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
To deepen knowledge of the quantum field theory. Aimed at students who will use the quantum field theory as a working tool.
Syllabus
  • Path integral quantization. Path integral for field theory. Evaluation of path integrals. Feynman diagrams. Grassmann variables, fermions in the path integral. Ghost fields. S-matrix and asymptotic theory. In- and out-states. S and T matrices. Källen-Lehmann representation. Lehmann-Symanzik-Zimmermann formalism. Generating functional. Connected parts. Radiative corrections in quantum electrodynamics. Vacuum polarization. Electron propagator. Vertex function. Ward identity. Counterterms and bare Lagrangian. Power counting. Regularization procedures.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Maggiore M. A Modern Introduction to Quantum Field Theory. Oxford University Press, 2005. ISBN 0198520743. info
  • Guidry M. Gauge Field Theories. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, 2004. ISBN 978-0-471-63117-0. info
  • Sterman G. An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory. Cambridge University Press, 1993. ISBN 0521311322. info
  • Itzykson C., Zuber J.-B. Quantum Field Theory. McGraw-Hill Inc., 1980. ISBN 0486445682. info
Teaching methods
One-to-One tutorial
Skills demonstration
Students' self-study
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Kombinovaná zkouška
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
The attendance at lectures is recommended. It may be substituted by the self-study of recommended literature and individual consultations.
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