8.323 Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I, Spring 2008
Author(s)
Guth, Alan
Alternative Title
Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I
Date Issued
June 2008
Abstract
8.323, Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I, is a one-term self-contained subject in quantum field theory. Concepts and basic techniques are developed through applications in elementary particle physics, and condensed matter physics.
Subjects
Classical field theory
symmetries
and Noether's theorem. Quantization of scalar fields
spin fields
and Gauge bosons. Feynman graphs
analytic properties of amplitudes and unitarity of the S-matrix. Calculations in quantum electrodynamics (QED). Introduction to renormalization.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics
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