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QCD and Scattering Amplitudes
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:48
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
Resources
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- Course bibliography, notes and exercice sheets
- Moodle course
- Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course
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**
|
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise |
QCD and Scattering Amplitudes
**together with University of Zurich**
|
|
1 h weekly |