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8.323 Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I

As taught in: Spring 2003

Level:

Graduate

Instructors:

Prof. Alan Guth

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An example of disconnected Feynman Diagrams.
An example of disconnected Feynman Diagrams. (Adapted from Prof. Alan Guth's lecture notes.)

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8.323 is the first course in a three-semester, graduate-level sequence on quantum field theory. The website features detailed lecture notes and slides on selected topics, as well as all assignments.

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In 8.323, Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I, concepts and basic techniques are developed through applications in elementary particle physics, and condensed matter physics.

Topics include: Classical field theory, symmetries, and Noether's theorem. Quantization of scalar fields and spin 1/2 fields. Interacting fields and Feynman diagrams.

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