PHYS 610. Quantum Field Theory 1.
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PHYS 610
Quantum Field Theory 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Relativistic wave equations for spin-0, spin-1/2, and spin-1 particles. Review of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms for classical mechanics. Canonical, Feynman path-integral, and Schwinger external-source quantization techniques. Relativistic quantum field theories for free spin-0, spin-1/2, and spin-1 particles. Interactions, perturbation theory, and Feynman diagrams.
- 3 hours
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