NFYK13004U Quantum Field Theory 1
This course is an introduction to Quantum Field Theory. Emphasis
is on the part of quantum field theory which is not just
relativitic quantum mechanics.
The path integral formulation of quantum mechanics is introduced
and generalized to field theory. Perturbation theory of quantum
field theory is developed, including the notation of Feynman rules
and Feynman diagrams. The renormalization group is introduced.
Quantum electro-dynamics (QED), the theory of electrons and
photons, and quantum chromo-dynamics, the theory of quarks and
gluons, are studied as examples of quantum gauge
theories.
Skills
The goal of the course is to introduce the student to quantum field
theory, such that she/he is able in an oral exam to explain in a
clear and transparent way the foundations of quantum field theory
as well as how to use the theory to perform calculations.
Knowledge
The student will obtain knowledge about Quantum Field Theory.
Emphasis is on the part of quantum field theory which is not just
relativitic quantum mechanics.
Competences
This course will provide the students with a competent background
for further studies within this research field, e.g.
an M.Sc. project
To be announced
- Category
- Hours
- Colloquia
- 0
- Exam
- 0,5
- Guidance
- 0
- Lectures
- 28
- Lectures
- 0
- Practical exercises
- 0
- Preparation
- 149,5
- Project work
- 0
- Theory exercises
- 28
- Theory exercises
- 0
- Total
- 206,0
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- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Oral examination, 25 minWithout preparation time
- Aid
- Without aids
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
More internal examiners
Criteria for exam assesment
See Skills.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- NFYK13004U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 3
- Schedule
- A
- Course capacity
- No restriction to number of participants
- Continuing and further education
- Study board
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- The Niels Bohr Institute
Course responsibles
- Charlotte Fløe Kristjansen (11-71786f797a706774796b744674686f34717b346a71)