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Advanced Quantum Field Theory, NATF002

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

This course introduces more advanced concepts in quantum field theory, such as renormalization, renormalization group, LSZ reduction, QCD and spontaneous symmetry breaking. The course is a reading or self-study course.

The course comprises 7.5 credits.

General information

Course codes: NATF002 (PhD).
Study period: self study course, can be taken at any time.
Level: third cycle.
Language: English.
Forms of teaching: self study and exercises
Assessment: hand-in problems and an oral exam.
Grading scale: Pass or Fail (U or G).
Syllabus:
- English
- Swedish

Course literature

An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, Peskin and Schroeder

Course responsible teachers

Johan Bijnens johan.bijnens@hep.lu.se

Schedule

Self study course.

Entry requirements

An introductory course in Quantum Field Theory (FYTN10/NATF013 or equivalent)

Application

Doctoral studies

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible and studentadministration@fysik.lu.se. (Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, or approved by your supervisor to have it counted towards your exam.)

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