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QCD and Scattering Amplitudes

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Aude Gehrmann-De Ridder
Special Students UZH must book the module PHY564 directly at UZH.
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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 the students with the concepts and applications of QCD and to introduce them to modern techniques for computations in QCD.

Content

Content: * Review of non-Abelian gauge theories * Renormalization of QCD and running coupling constant * Jet observables in e^+e^- annihilation * QCD at lepton-proton colliders * Multiparticle production * Spinor-helicity formalism * Perturbation theory techniques: loops and phase space

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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 QCD and Scattering Amplitudes
**together with University of Zurich**
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HCI J 6)
2 h weekly
exercise QCD and Scattering Amplitudes
**together with University of Zurich**
  • Mon 11:45-12:30 (HCI D 8)
1 h weekly

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