PHYS 7651

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PHYS 7651
Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

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.


Permission Note Undergraduates must enroll for letter grade.

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6093 PHYS 7651   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Please contact Danyel Wierson at dw442@cornell.edu to obtain a permission number if space is available. Undergraduate students grading option is 'Letter Grade' only. Graduate students have the option of S/U or Letter.

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