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Quantum Field Theory I
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:48
Abstract
The course discusses the quantisation of relativistic fields towards formulating Quantum Electrodynamics. It introduces the notion of scalar, spinor and vector fields and it describes their elementary interactions in terms of correlation functions and scattering amplitudes including radiative corrections.
Objective
Command of the basic notions, techniques and relations of relativsitic quantum field theory. Ability to construct, compute and analyse elementary processes within Quantum Electrodynamics via correlators and scattering matrix elements and their corresponding Feynman diagrams. Elementary understanding of loop effects, infinities, regularisation and renormalisation.
Content
topics include: - relativistic quantum mechanics - quantisation of scalar, spinor and vector fields - interactions in perturbation theory, Feynman diagrams - scattering matrix - elementary processes in Quantum Electrodynamics - radiative corrections
Resources
Literature
M.E. Peskin and D.V. Schroeder, “An introduction to Quantum Field Theory”, Westview Press (1995) C. Itzykson, J.-B. Zuber, “Quantum Field Theory”, McGraw-Hill (1980) P. Ramond, “Field Theory: A Modern Primer” (2nd Edition), Westview Press (1990)
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 150 minutes
- Aids
- none
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
Quantum Field Theory I
**together with University of Zurich**
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No time listed | 4 h weekly |
| exercise |
Quantum Field Theory I
**together with University of Zurich**
Thu 14-16 or Fri 10-12
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Application Area (Only necessary and eligible for the Master degree in Applied Mathematics. One of the application areas specified must be selected for the category Application Area for the Master degree in Applied Mathematics. At least 8 credits are required in the chosen application area. Credits from other application areas cannot be recognised for further application areas.)
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Theoretical Physics (In the Master's programme in Applied Mathematics 402-0205-00L Quantum Mechanics I is eligible as a course unit in the application area Theoretical Physics, but only if 402-0224-00L Theoretical Physics wasn't or isn't recognised for credits (neither in the Bachelor's nor in the Master's programme). For the category assignment take contact with the Study Administration Office ( ) after having received the credits.)
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Electives (For the Master's degree in Applied Mathematics the following additional condition (not manifest in myStudies) must be obeyed: At least 14 of the required 26 credits from core courses and electives must be acquired in areas of applied mathematics and further application-oriented fields.)
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Core Courses (One Core Course from Physics Bachelor (BSc Regulation 2021) is eligible as an elective. To assign a category, leave the option "no category" and contact the Study Administration ( ) once you have received the credits.)
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