Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Theory of Scalar Fields) - Part 2 offered by IIT Hyderabad
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Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Theory of Scalar Fields) - Part 2 at IIT Hyderabad Overview
Duration | 12 weeks |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Theory of Scalar Fields) - Part 2 at IIT Hyderabad Highlights
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Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Theory of Scalar Fields) - Part 2 at IIT Hyderabad Course details
- Students pursuing PhD in High Energy Physics
- Advanced MSc. Physics students interested in Quantum Field Theory
- This course continues the exploration of quantum field theory, specifically focusing on the theory of scalar fields
- This course delves deeper into the mathematical formalism, advanced techniques, and applications of scalar field theory within the context of quantum physics
Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Theory of Scalar Fields) - Part 2 at IIT Hyderabad Curriculum
Week 1
Review of the basics of Scalar Field Theory covered in QFT part-1
Week 2
The S-Matrix, Scattering Amplitude, Scattering in interacting theory
Week 3
Scattering Cross-Section formula
Week 4
The Kallen-Lehmann Representation. The Z factor.
Week 5
Lehmann, Symanzik and Zimmermann (LSZ) reduction.
Week 6
Analytic properties of functions defined through integrals. Optical theorem
Week 7
Ultraviolet Divergences in Phi^4 theory and power counting, UV regularization:(a) Momentum cutoff, (b) Pauli Villars, and (c) Dimensional regularization.
Week 8
Renormalization of Phi^4 theory at one loop: Renormalization of 2-pt function
Week 9
Mandelstam invariants, Renormalization of 4-point function. Subtraction Schemes: MS and MS-bar schemes
Week 10
Renormalization group equations, beta functions and anomalous dimension
Week 11
Solution to Callan-symanzik equations. Running coupling constant
Week 12
Fixed points: Ultra Violet and Infrared Stable fixed points. Scale invariance at fixed points. Behavious of two point function near fixed points
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