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Lecture Course 2009-10: Quantum Field Theory (NS-TP401M)
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Quantum field theories emerged from the confluence of quantum mechanics and special relativity, and provide
an amazingly accurate theoretical framework for describing the behaviour of subatomic particles and forces.
This course will give an introduction into quantum field theory, both conceptually and technically. Canonical
and covariant quantization methods will be discussed, with an emphasis on the path integral formulation,
which finds manifold applications in both particle physics and condensed matter systems. Topics covered
include the quantum-mechanical path integral, the quantization of bosonic and fermionic fields, functional
techniques involving generating functionals and correlators, and perturbation theory in terms of Feynman
diagrams.
The first lecture will be on Thursday, Sep 10 in room BBL503. - The main source of reference for this
course is A. Zee's book "Quantum field theory in a nutshell".
Note: From January, the lectures will take place in room BBL 023 (ground
floor) and no longer in BBL 503.
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