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FYS4170 - Relativistic quantum field theory

Course content

Relativistic field equations. Lagrange formalism. Noethers theorem. Quantisation of free scalar, vector and Dirac fields. Interacting fields for quantum electrodynamics (QED). Generalisation to non-abelian theories for strong interactions (quantum chromodynamics, QCD) and electroweak interactions. Derivation of Feynman rules for electro-weak interactions between leptons and quarks and their force mediator particles (gauge basons). Elements of renormalisation.

Learning outcomes

The students should be able to understand the important properties of relativistic quantum field theory, as mentioned above. For typical processes within electro-weak and strong interactions they should be able to write down the Feynman diagram, the corresponding probability amplitude and to calculate the cross section or decay rate.

Admission

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Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

No prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

FYS3110 - Quantum mechanics and FYS3120 - Classical mechanics and electrodynamicsFYS3510 - Subatomic physics with applications in astrophysics

Overlap

5 credits overlap against FYS303 and FYS381.

10 credits with FYS9170 - Relativistic quantum field theory

Teaching

The course extends over one full semester with four hours of teaching per week. (lectures and exercises).

Exam information

One home exam counting ca. 20 % mid semester. An oral exam or written 4-hours final exam counting ca. 80 % at the end of the semester. Final grade is given as a sum of the two exams. Oral or written exam is decided after registration depending on how many students have registered for exam.

Assessment and grading

Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail. Read more about the grading system .

An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

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Course evaluation

Feedback from our students is an essential to us in our efforts to ensure and further improve the high quality of our programmes and courses. As a student at the University of Oslo you will therefore be asked to participate in various types of evaluation of our courses, facilities and services. All study programmes and courses are subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students enrolled in a particular programme or course to participate in a more comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of their programme or course. The next evaluation of this course will be carried out during the autumn term of 2005.

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