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Quantum Chromodynamics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Thomas Kurt Gehrmann
Does not take place this semester. Special Students UZH must book the module PHY564 directly at UZH.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:09

Abstract

The course presents the quantum field theory of the strong interaction (quantum chromodynamics, QCD) and discusses its applications to particle physics observables.

Objective

The course aims to familiarize its students with the concepts and applications of QCD and to introduce them to modern techniques for computations in QCD.

Content

Contents: * Review of non-Abelian gauge theories and their quantization * Spinor-helicity formalism * Renormalization of QCD and running coupling constant * Basic strong interaction processes * Perturbation theory techniques: loops and phase space * QCD perturbation theory and applications * Proton structure in QCD * Resummation of large logarithmic corrections * Effective field theories * Non-perturbative methods

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Quantum Chromodynamics
Does not take place this semester. **together with University of Zurich**
No time listed 2 h weekly
exercise Quantum Chromodynamics
Does not take place this semester. **together with University of Zurich**
No time listed 1 h weekly

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