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401-8877-72L 3 Credits MSC D-MATH

Introduction to Batalin-Vilkovisky Formalism (University of Zurich)

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Abstract

This class will be an introduction to the perturbative path integral for gauge theories in Batalin-Vilkovisky formalism and the associated mathematical concepts, following P. Mnëv’s lecture notes (available on ArXiv)

Objective

Understanding the main problems and concepts associated with the path integral formulation of Quantum Field Theory.

Resources

Literature

Pavel Mnëv, "Quantum Field Theory: Batalin–Vilkovisky Formalism and Its Applications", AMS University Lecture Series Volume 72 (2019)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Introduction to Batalin-Vilkovisky Formalism (University of Zurich) No time listed 2 h weekly

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