Effective Field Theory (T) - physics757
| Course | Effective Field Theory (T) |
|---|---|
| Course No. | physics757 |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture with exercises | English | 3+2 | 7 | WT/ST |
Preparation:
Advanced quantum theory (physics606)
Quantum Field Theory (physics755)
Form of Testing and Examination: Requirements for the examination (written): successful work with the exercises
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: Understanding basic properties and construction of Effective Field Theories, ability to perform calculations in Effective Field Theories
Contents of the Course:
Scales in physical systems, naturalness
Effective Quantum Field Theories
Renormalization Group, Universality
Construction of Effective Field Theories
Applications: effective field theories for physics beyond the Standard Model, heavy quarks, chiral dynamics, low-energy nuclear physics, ultracold atoms
Recommended Literature:
S. Weinberg; The Quantum Theory of Fields (Cambridge University Press 1995)
J.F. Donoghue et al.; Dynamics of the Standard Model (Cambridge University Press 1994)
A.V. Manohar, M.B. Wise; Heavy Quark Physics (Cambridge University Press 2007)
P. Ramond, Journeys Beyond The Standard Model (Westview Press 2003)
D.B. Kaplan, Effective Field Theories (arXiv:nucl-th/9506035)
E. Braaten, H.-W. Hammer; Universality in Few-Body Systems with Large Scattering Length (Phys. Rep. 428 (2006) 259)