Quantum Field Theory II (T) - QFT II
| Course | Quantum Field Theory II (T) |
|---|---|
| Course No. | QFT II |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture with exercises | English | 4+2 | 8 | ST |
Preparation: Quantum Field Theory I
Form of Testing and Examination: Written or oral examination
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: Quantum field theory is one of the main tools of modern physics with many applications ranging from high-energy physics to solid state physics. A central topic of this course is the concept of spontaneous symmetry breaking and its relevance for phenomena like superconductivity, magnetism or mass generation in particle physics.
Contents of the Course:
Correlation functions: formalism, and their role as a bridge between theory and experiment
Renormalization
Topological concepts
Recommended Literature: A. Altland and B.D. Simons, Condensed Matter Field Theory (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, second edition: 2010)