PHYS 7651
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PHYS 7651
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.
Introduction to relativistic quantum field theory for applications in particle physics. Topics include quantization of Klein-Gordon, Dirac and gauge fields, Lorentz invariance in quantum theory, perturbation theory, Feynman diagrams, calculation of decay rates and cross sections, and an introduction to radiative corrections, renormalization and effective field theories. At the level of Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model by Schwartz.
When Offered Fall.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 6572, and PHYS 6561 (one of these courses may be taken concurrently). Recommended prerequisite: background in particle physics at the level of PHYS 4444.
Comments Undergraduates must enroll for letter grade.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Rockefeller Hall 132
- Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022
Instructors
Perelstein, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.
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