Course content - Learning outcome - Admission - Prerequisites - Overlapping courses - Teaching - Examination - Evaluation

Course content

Quantisation of free scalar, vector and Dirac fields. C-, P-, and T-symmetry. Lorentz symmetry. Noethers theorem. Interacting fields for quantum electrodynamics (QED). Generalisation to non-abelian theories for electroweak and strong interactions. Derivation of Feynman rules. Elements of renormalisation.

Learning outcome

The students get an introduction to relativistic quantum field theory. In particular electroweak interactions between leptons and quarks, and strong interactions between quarks are studied. It is emphasized that the student should be able to perform calculations of typical scattering and decay processes.

Admission

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.

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Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

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No prerequisites

Recommended previous knowledge

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

Overlapping courses

5 credits overlap against FYS303 and FYS381.

10 credits with FYS4170 - Relativistic quantum field theory

Teaching

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

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Examination

Students are required to read chosen articles which will result in an project assignment to be delievered as a lecture before the class.

An oral exam of 3 hours takes place at the end of the semester. The result is given approximately 80% weight in your final grades for the course. The remaining 20% is based on the evaluation of a compulsory exercise.

Examination support material

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Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

You may request an explanation of your grades, and you may also appeal against your grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals.

Resit an examination

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.

Withdrawal from an examination

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Special examination arrangements

If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation

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