Module Details

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Title QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
Code MATH425
Coordinator Dr M Gorbahn
Mathematical Sciences
Martin.Gorbahn@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 M Level First Semester 15

Aims

To provide a broad understanding of the essentials of quantum field theory.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) After the course the students should understand the important features of the mathematical tools necessary for particle physics. In particular they should ·      be able to compute simple Feynman diagrams, ·      understand the basic principles of regularisation and renormalisation ·      be able to calculate elementary scattering cross-sections.


Syllabus

 

Review of classical field theory (2 lectures)
Klein-Gordon equation (2 lectures)
Dirac equation; plane wave solutions (4 lectures)
Quantisation of free scalar field (6 lectures)
Quantisation of Dirac field (4 lectures)
Interacting fields; the S-matrix (4 lectures)
Feynman rules for scalars and fermions (4 lectures)
Calculation of cross-sections (4 lectures)
Divergences and renormalisation (6 lectures)


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Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Final Assessment open book and remote Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission  one hour time on tas    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Recorded Presentation Students will record the presentation independently and submit via the VLE. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission      25       
Homework Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission  equivalent to 2-5 si    25