Course Number: Phys 6810 and Phys 6820
Course Name: Quantum Field Theory I & II
Credits: Both 3 Cr
Instructor: Not offered AY 2025-26
PreReq Phys 6810: Credit in Phys 5640, Phys 5720 and Phys 5920 Phys 6820: Credit in Phys 6810
Course Descriptions
Two-semester sequence that covers the fundamentals of Field Theory. Typically offered Fall or Spring. Topics covered include:
Phys 6810 (Quantum Field Theory I)
- Quantization of fields (canonical and path integral)
- Feynman rules
- Introduction to gauge theories
- Quantum Electrodynamics
- Radiative corrections
- Renormalization and Renormalization group
Phys 6820 (Quantum Field Theory II)
- Systematics of renormalization
- Renormalization group methods
- Symmetries
- Spontaneous symmetry breaking
- Non-abelian gauge theories
- the Standard Model and beyond
- Special topics