Quantenfeldtheorie (TMP)

What it is about

You will learn the fundamentals of quantum field theory: path integral formulation, perturbation theory with Feynman diagrams, mapping Green's functions to scattering amplitudes (LSZ), as well as regularization and renormalization. You will also cover fields with spin, fermionic path integrals, gauge fields and quantum electrodynamics; at the end you will be able to perform perturbative calculations including loop computations and construct effective field theories.

What you will be able to do

Compute Green's functions perturbatively including loop corrections
Compute high-energy reaction rates from Green's functions
Quantize non-Abelian gauge theories and compute tree- and loop-level processes
Understand and apply concepts of regularization and renormalization
Improve perturbative computations with the help of the renormalization group
Construct effective field theories

What the module consists of

VorlesungConveying theoretical concepts and derivations
ÜbungHomework for practice and deepening of the material; participation is strongly recommended

Teaching method

TafelvortragExplanation and derivation of theories and calculations
Folie/Präsentation (bei Bedarf)Supplementation and visualization of complex content
HausaufgabenPractice and deepen the material

What you should already know

recommended

Assessment

Written examBonus through exercise participation

Written examination, duration 180 minutes. The achievement of the learning outcomes is assessed exclusively through this exam. Participation in the exercises is strongly recommended. A bonus of one grade level (0.3 better; 4.3 is not upgraded to 4.0) on the exam grade in the examination period directly after the lecture may be granted if the following conditions are met: 50% of the exercises have been completed, at least three subproblems have been solved on the board, and regular active participation in the exercise groups has been demonstrated.

Reading list

Peskin & Schroeder - An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory
Weinberg - Quantum Theory of Fields
Schwartz - Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model

Dates

LectureQuantenfeldtheorie3 groups to choose from

AWed12:00–14:00
2502, Physik Hörsaal 2 (5101.EG.502)
15× · 14.10.–03.02.
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BWed14:00–16:00
2502, Physik Hörsaal 2 (5101.EG.502)
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CMon12:00–14:00
2502, Physik Hörsaal 2 (5101.EG.502)
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ExerciseZentralübung zu Quantenfeldtheorie

Wed14:00–16:00
2502, Physik Hörsaal 2 (5101.EG.502)
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ExerciseÜbung zu Quantenfeldtheorie3 groups to choose from

AWed16:00–18:00
CH 26410, Übungsraum (5406.01.641K)
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BMon14:00–16:00
3.310, Besprechung (5117.01.310)
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CMon16:00–18:00
019, LMU Hörsaal im Physik Werkstattgebäude (5123.EG.019)
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From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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