Admission Requirements
Classical mechanics (Lagrangians, Hamiltonians etc), introductory quantum mechanics (QM 1 and 2 at B.Sc. level), Some knowledge of statistical physics and thermodynamics and relativistic electrodynamics is desirable.
Description
This course is a brief introduction to common concepts in classical field theory used throughout theoretical physics in cosmology, elementary particle and condensed matter physics.
Topics: * Fields as universal description of many body systems at low energies. * Symmetries and conservation laws. * Noether's theorem. * Renormalization and low energy effective theories. * States of matter and phase transitions.
Course objectives
A basic understanding of the topics listed above, including the ability to do computations of the most important effects.
Timetable
Physics Schedule
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Mode of instruction
Zie Brightspace
Assessment method
To be discussed with the students. Most likely, a written exam supplemented by other means of evaluation
Reading list
K. Huang: Quantum Field Theory: From Operators to Path Integrals, Wiley
D. Tong’s Quantum Field Theory lecture notes
S. Coleman, Aspects of Symmetry, Cambridge University Press 1985
Detailed lecture notes to be provided
Registration
As a student, you are responsible for registering for each course component. This can be done via Mystudymap. You do this twice a year: once for the courses you want to take in semester 1 and once for the courses you want to take in semester 2.
Registration for courses in the first semester is possible from July onwards; registration for courses in the second semester is possible from December onwards. For more information, see this page
Please note that it is mandatory for all students to register for their exams. This can be done up to and including 10 calendar days prior to the exam or up to five calendar days in case of a retake exam (retake registration opens 30 days before the retake takes place). You cannot participate in the exam or retake without a valid registration in My Studymap
Contact
Lecturer: Dr. S.P. Patil