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Advanced Field Theory
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:41:56
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 the course content can be viewed as a necessary foundation for research in elementary particle, astro particle physics and cosmology.
Resources
Lecture Notes
The material related to the lecture content and exercices will be regularly provided on the moodle page of the course as given in the entity: "Lernmaterialien"
Literature
The corresponding literature will be given on the moodle page of the course as 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 |