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Advanced Field Theory
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:56
Abstract
The course treats the following topics in quantum field theory:-Chiral symmetries and chiral anomalies in QED and QCD-Topological objects in field theory including:*axions*Magnetic monopoles*instantons-Cosmology related topics including:*Baryogenesis and inflation
Objective
The course aims to provide an introduction to selected advanced topics in Quantum field Theory.
Content
A sound understanding of it can be viewed as a necessary foundation for research in elementary particle, astro particle physics and cosmology.
Resources
Literature
The corresponding literature will be given in the entity "Lernmaterialien"
Learning Materials (Links)
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Advanced Field Theory
**together with University of Zurich**
|
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Advanced Field Theory
**together with University of Zurich**
|
|
1 h weekly |