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Study programmes 2013-2014Last update : 13/05/2014
SPAT0062-1  Quantum field theory, Part 1 : Quantum electrodynamics

Duration :  20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits :  
Master in Space Sciences, Research focus, 1st year4
Master in Space Sciences, Research focus, 2nd year4
Lecturer :  Jean-René Cudell
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
Field theory course with an emphasis on quantum electrodynamics.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
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.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Quantum mechanics, relativistic quantum mechanics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
20h of lectures + 10 h of discussion sessions.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The course will have of 1h30, and will be given after the courses on relativistic quantum mechanics.
Recommended or required readings :  
Textbook : M.E. Peskin et D.V. Schroeder, An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Addison-Wesley : 1995).
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written exam, followed by a few oral questions.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
J.R. Cudell, IFPA, Institut de Physique B5a, 4th floor, office 4/44, tel. : 04/3663654,
e-mail: JR.Cudell@ulg.ac.be

Items online :  
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