PHYS 7652

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PHYS 7652
Relativistic Quantum Field Theory II

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

A continuation of PHYS 7651. Introduces more advanced methods and concepts in quantum field theory. Topics include functional integral methods, quantization of spin-1 fields, quantum electrodynamics, non-Abelian gauge theories, renormalization group techniques, spontaneous symmetry breaking, and anomalies. At the level of An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory by Peskin and Schroeder.  

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 6572, PHYS 6561, and  PHYS 7651. Recommended prerequisite: background in particle physics at the level of PHYS 4444.

Comments Undergraduate students must take course for letter grade.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4047 PHYS 7652   LEC 001

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    • TR Clark Hall 294D
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023

    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Undergraduates must take this class for a letter grade. Students whose schedule of required classes prevents them from enrolling in open components of this class should join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist.