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PHYS 610. Quantum Field Theory 1.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Physics (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2026
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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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