PHYSICS 253B
Quantum Field Theory II
A continuation of physics 253a. Topics include non-renormalizable theories, infrared divergences, the renormalization group, non-Abelian gauge theories, spinor helicity methods, spontaneous symmetry breaking, weak interactions, anomalies and quantum chromodynamics. Additional or alternative topics may be covered depending on time and interest.
Topics
- non-renormalizable theories
- infrared divergences
- the renormalization group
- non-Abelian gauge theories
- spinor helicity methods
- spontaneous symmetry breaking
- weak interactions
- anomalies and quantum chromodynamics
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗Public 2026-2027 offerings