Quantum Field Theory 1
This module is an introduction into quantum field theory, covering:
Action principle and Lagrangean formulation of mechanics
Lagrangean formulation of field theory and relativistic invariance
Symmetry, invariance and Noether's theorem
Canonical quantization of the scalar field
Canonical quantization of the electromagnetic field
Canonical quantization of the Dirac spinor field
Interactions, the S matrix, and perturbative expansions
Feynman rules and radiative corrections.
Course convener: Prof Daniel Litim (d.litim@sussex.ac.uk)