PHY551 Quantum Field Theory I
General Information
| Lecturer: | Prof. Gino Isidori ( Y36 J82 ) |
| Assistants: | Kevin Ferreira ( ETH ) Admir Greljo ( Y36 J42 ) David Marzocca ( Y36 J42 ) Andrea Pattori ( Y36 J42 ) Medha Soni ( ETH ) |
| Module Code: | PHY551, 402-0843-00L |
| ECTS Credits: | 10 |
Description
Introduction to quantum field theory (QFT), including:
- Elements of Classical Field Theory
- Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
- Quantization of the Scalar Field
- Quantization of the Dirac Field
- Quantization of the Electromagnetic Field
- Interacting fields, Feynman diagrams, the S matrix
- Quantum Electrodynamics (QED)
- Renormalization
Announcements
- First lecture: Thursday 17.09.2015 at 08:45 (HPV G5, ETH Hönggerberg)
- First exercise class: Thursday 24.09.2015 or Friday 25.09.2015 (depending on the group)
Timetable
Lectures
Monday 14:00 - 15:45 in Y16-G-05 (UZH, Irchel)
Thursday 08:45 - 10:30 in HPV G5 (ETH, Hönggerberg)
Exercises
| Group | Time | Assistant | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday: 15:00 - 17:00 | Andrea Pattori / Medha Soni | HCI J 6 (ETH) |
| 2 | Friday: 10:00 - 12:00 | Admir Greljo | HIL B 21 (ETH) |
| 3 | Friday: 10:00 - 12:00 | David Marzocca | HIL D 60.1 (ETH) |
| 4 | Friday: 10:00 - 12:00 | Kevin Ferreira | HIT J 53 (ETH) |
Lecture Details
Suggested References
- M. E. Peskin, D. V. Schroeder, "An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory", Westview Press (1995)
- F. Mandl, G. Shaw, "Quantum Field Theory" (2nd Edition), Wiley (2010)
- C. Itzykson, J. B. Zuber, "Quantum Field Theory", McGraw-Hill (1980)
- S. Pokorski, "Gauge Field Theories" (2nd Edition), Cambridge Univ. Press (2000)