260004 VO Particle Physics II (2016S)
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Active knowledge of the contents of the following courses (lecturs + exercises) is recommended: Analysis 1/2, Linear Algebra, M1, M2, T1, T2, T3, Special Relativity, Particle Physics 1Simultaneous attendence of Walter Grimus' course on neutrino physics is strongly recommended.
Details
Language: German, English
Examination dates
Tuesday
28.06.2016
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Friday
21.10.2016
10:00 - 11:30
Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Tuesday
28.02.2017
10:00 - 11:30
Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Tuesday
01.03.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
(Kickoff Class)
Monday
07.03.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
08.03.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
14.03.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
15.03.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
04.04.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
05.04.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
11.04.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
12.04.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
18.04.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
19.04.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
25.04.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
26.04.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
02.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
03.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
09.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
10.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
23.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
24.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
30.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
31.05.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
06.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
07.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
13.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
14.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
20.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Tuesday
21.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Monday
27.06.
11:15 - 12:45
Ludwig-Boltzmann-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, EG, 1090 Wien
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Objectives: Learning the methods of relativistic quantum field theory and applying them to the standard model of particle physics.Content: Canonical quantization of a scalar field, functional integral, perturbative expansion, scattering matrix, LSZ formalism, cross section, decay rate, canonical quantization of the Dirac field, fermionic functional integral, massive vector field, abelian gauge field, spinor QED at tree and one-loop level, anomalous magnetic moment of the electron, nonabelian gauge fields, quantization of nonabelian gauge theories, spontaneous breaking of global and local gauge symmetries, standard model of particle physics (electroweak and strong interactions), renormalization group, extensions of the standard model.Method: Ex-cathedra teaching.
Assessment and permitted materials
Written exam (90 minutes) with theoretical questions and computational problems.No auxiliary tools permitted.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimal requirement for a positive grade: 50% of the total number of points.Less than 50%: 5
At least 50%, but less than 65%: 4
At least 65%, but less than 80%: 3
At least 80%, but less than 90%: 2
At least 90%: 1
At least 50%, but less than 65%: 4
At least 65%, but less than 80%: 3
At least 80%, but less than 90%: 2
At least 90%: 1
Examination topics
Complete content of lecture.
Reading list
M.D. Schwartz: Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model (Cambridge University Press)
M.E. Peskin, D.V. Schroeder: An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Addison-Wesley)
A. Zee: Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell (Princeton University Press)
Handwritten Lecture Notes
M.E. Peskin, D.V. Schroeder: An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (Addison-Wesley)
A. Zee: Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell (Princeton University Press)
Handwritten Lecture Notes
Association in the course directory
MaG 22, MaV 7, LA-Ph221
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