| 1-2 |
Introduction to Effective Field Theory (EFT), Standard Model Review |
CKM Matrix, SM as an EFT, Relevant and Irrelevant Operators, Field Redefinitions, Wilsonian and Gell-Mann Low Renormalization Group |
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| 3 |
Review of QCD, Renormalization |
Quark Masses, ΛQCD, Asymptotic Freedom, Dimensional Regularization, Power Counting for Divergences, Renormalization of Composite Operators |
Problem Set 1 due |
| 3-4 |
EFT for Massive Particles |
Integrating out the top, W, Z, Matching and Decoupling, Electroweak Hamiltonian, Flavor Changing Neutral Currents, Renormalization of 4 Quark Operators, CP Violation |
Problem Set 2 due |
| 5-8 |
Heavy Quark Effective Theory |
Degrees of Freedom, Heavy Quark Symmetry, Construction of Lagrangian and Currents, Perturbative and Power Corrections, Vcb and Form Factors, Operator Product Expansion for Inclusive Decays |
Problem Set 3 due (extended deadline)
Problem Set 4 due
Problem Set 5 due |
| 8-10 |
Chiral Perturbation Theory |
Chiral Symmetry, Power Counting, Pion Processes, Weak Kaon Decays, Electromagnetic Interactions, Processes with Heavy Baryons/Mesons, Scattering with Two Heavy Nucleons |
Problem Set 6 due
Problem Set 7 due |
| 10-11 |
Non-Relativistic QCD |
Degrees of Freedom, Velocity Power Counting, Multipole Expansion, Static Potential, Lamb Shifts and Hyperfine Splittings, Velocity Renormalization Group |
Problem Set 8 due |
| 12-13 |
Factorization in QCD, Soft-Collinear Effective Theory |
Collinear Fields and Operators, Symmetries, Power Counting, Factorization, Color Transparency, Summing Double Logarithms, Deep Inelastic Scattering, Meson Form Factors, B Decays into Light Hadrons |
Problem Set 9 due |
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