The Quantum Theory of Fields by Steven Weinberg and Quantum Field. Theory
in a Nutshell by Anthony Zee are on reserve at the Marriott Library. Description:.
Physics 7650: Quantum Field Theory II Spring 2014
Instructor: Email: Phone: Office: Office Hours:
Pearl Sandick
[email protected] 801-581-8397 INSCC 210 M 4:00-5:00pm & by appointment
Jason Kumar
[email protected] 808-956-2972 WAT 436 by appointment
Course Website:
http://www.physics.utah.edu/~sandick/7650spring2014 All announcements, lecture notes, and assignments will be posted on the course website. Check it often! A Google Calendar for the course is also available there.
Lectures:
Prior to March 9th, T Th 12:00pm-1:15pm in JFB 210 After March 9th, T Th 1:00pm-2:15pm in JFB 210
Textbook:
An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory M.E. Peskin and D.V. Schroeder ISBN: 0-201-50397-2
References:
There are many great references available both online and in print form. Links to several electronic references are available on the course webpage. The Quantum Theory of Fields by Steven Weinberg and Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell by Anthony Zee are on reserve at the Marriott Library.
Description:
This is the second semester of a two-semester graduate-level course sequence in Quantum Field Theory. Topics covered will include renormalization and quantum corrections, quantum electrodynamics, electroweak theory and electroweak symmetry breaking, the Standard Model.
Objectives:
By the end of the course, students will develop an understanding of renormalization in quantum field theory, abelian and non-abelian gauge theory, and the Standard Model as a gauge theory with spontaneously broken symmetry.
Homework and Exams:
Homework problems will be assigned roughly every two weeks. In order to receive full credit, your solutions must be correct and your calculation and/or explanation must be clear. There will be one take-home final exam.
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Grading:
75% Homework 25% Final Exam
Important Dates:
Monday, January 6th - First Day of Class Wednesday, January 15th - Last day to drop (delete) classes Monday, January 20th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Tuesday, January 21st - Last day to add, elect CR/NC, or audit classes Monday, February 18th - Presidents’ Day Holiday Friday, February 28th - Last day to withdraw from classes Monday-Saturday, March 10-15 - Spring Break Tuesday, April 22nd - Last Day of Class Tuesday, April 29th - Final Exam Due
Honesty:
Cheating on exams or copying homework will not be tolerated. You are encouraged to discuss class lectures and readings with your classmates, as well as to collaborate on homework assignments, provided all members of the group contribute to the collaboration. In all cases, all students must turn in their own unique solutions. If caught cheating or copying assignments from any sources, all parties involved will receive zero credit for the exam or assignment.
ADA Compliance:
The University of Utah Department of Physics seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in this course, reasonable prior notice must be given to the instructor and to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union Bldg, 581-5020 (V/TDD) to make arrangements for accommodations. You are strongly encouraged to come and talk to the instructor about your disability and necessary accommodations within the first two weeks of the semester.
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