Universität Wien

260048 VU Modern Methods in Particle Physics (2025W)

6.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle
Mo 12.01. 10:45-12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien

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Details

max. 15 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Mittwoch 01.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 06.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 08.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 13.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 15.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 20.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 22.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 27.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 29.10. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 03.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 05.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 10.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 12.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 17.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 19.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 24.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 26.11. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 01.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 03.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 10.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 15.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 17.12. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 07.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 14.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Freitag 16.01. 16:00 - 18:30 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Montag 19.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Mittwoch 21.01. 10:45 - 12:15 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The lecture will focus on developing Quantum Field Theory (QFT), the fundamental theory underlying Particle Physics. Specifically the lectures will focus on:
1) Representations of the Lorentz group; scalar, spinor, and vector fields
2) Developing the path integral formulation of QFT.
3) Loops and concepts of renormalization and regularization in QFT.
4) Non-Abelian gauge theory, formalism of gauge fixing and ghosts, Quantum Chromodynamics
5) The Higgs mechanism and the Standard Model (SM)
Given sufficient time we will:
6) Further develop of the SM and the evidence supporting it
7) study effective field theories, the concept of UV completeness, and the modern understanding of the SM as the low energy approximation of some (as yet unknown) more complete model

Due to limited time the canonical approach to QFT will not be discussed. It is covered in the Bachelor's and Master's Particle Physics courses. The topic will be discussed conceptually as it the physical understanding from the canonical approach is much more intuitive than the path integral approach.

Further information on the lecture (modalities, lecture notes, recommended text book, exercise sheets, exams) will be provided on the Moodle page of the lecture.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Active participation in the lecture component, semi-regular homework assignments that review and further develop content from the lectures, and a take-home final exam at the end of the semester.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

The course is open to any Master's student as we will redevelop most of the prerequisite knowledge.

However, students will find the pace of the class more comfortable if they have taken the "Introduction to Particle Physics" (bachelor) course, “Advanced Particle Physics” (master) course, and/or "Advanced Quantum Mechanics" (master) course.

Grades will be given based on completing homework exercises and a take-home exam. The exercises complement and deepen the content of the lecture and are hence indispensable for mastering the subject and a positive evaluation. The grade will be out of 20 points, homework is worth up to 15 points, and the final exam will be worth 15 points. (i.e. you don't need all points to achieve the best grade)

Grading Rubric:
≥20 points, 1
≥17 points, 2
≥14 points, 3
≥12 points, 4
<12 points, 5

Prüfungsstoff

The final exam will test knowledge of the full lecture notes as well as the assignments. It is take home, open note, and open book. Students may discuss the exam together, but are expected to submit their own work. The lecturer will also be available for discussion of the exam while students are completing it.

Literatur

The primary literature will be the lecture notes which will be uploaded to Moodle regularly.

The notes are developed primarily from:
Textbook: Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model, Matthew Schwartz
Textbook: An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory, George Sterman
Textbook: Quantum Field Theory, Mark Srednicki
Current research articles on QFT and particle physics may also be made available on the Moodle page.

Students are encouraged to speak to the lecturer before buying any text. Srednicki's book is available online free in draft form, occasionally Schwartz's notes (slightly different from book) are available online as well. Both books have a very different approach. Sterman's book will only be used for specific topics.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

M-ERG, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

Letzte Änderung: Fr 09.01.2026 12:47