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| SPAT0047-1 | Quantum field theory
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Jean‑René Cudell |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Field theory course with an emphasis on quantum electrodynamics. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| The course has a double purpose: on the one hand, to give a practical knowledge of field theory, so that students can calculate the amplitudes for simple processes; on the other hand, to link field theory with particle and astroparticle physics. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Quantum mechanics, relativistic quantum mechanics. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| 10 h of discussion sessions. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The course will have of 1h30, and will be given after the courses on relativistic quantum mechanics. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Textbook : M.E. Peskin et D.V. Schroeder, An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Addison-Wesley : 1995). |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam at the end of the year, followed by a few oral questions. |
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Contacts :
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| J.R. Cudell, IFPA, Institut de Physique B5a, 4th floor, office 4/44, tel. : 04/3663654,
e-mail: JR.Cudell@ulg.ac.be |
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| Items online : |
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| Short course on quantum field theory |
| Transparencies of an introductory field theory course that I gave in 2007. |
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| Course webpage |
| All further information relative to this course can be found on this page. |
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