PHYSICS 513
Quantum Field Theory I
Introduction to the methods of relativistic quantum field theory with applications relevant to high energy physics. Topics include: classical field theory, quantization, the path integral, Feynman diagrams, and calculation of tree-level scattering cross sections for simple processes in scalar theories and Quantum Electrodynamics.
Topics
- classical field theory
- quantization
- the path integral
- Feynman diagrams
- and calculation of tree-level scattering cross sections for simple processes in scalar theories and Quantum Electrodynamics
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Graduate standing. (3). (BS). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027