Quantum Field Theory-1
is the first course in a three course sequence which provides an introduction to quantum field theory.
Topics covered in QFT-1 include: Lagrangian field theory, symmetries and conservation laws,
including global and local (gauge) continuous symmetries, Noether's theorem, and the Lorentz group.
Relativistic wave equations including the Klein-Gordon equation, the Dirac equation, and electromagnetism.
Canonical quantization of fields, interacting fields, Feynman rules and diagrams, the S-Matrix,
cross sections and decay rates, and elementary processes from quantum electrodynamics.
Prerequisites
A graduate level course in quantum mechanics, or consent of the instructor.
Textbook
M.E. Peskin & D.V. Schroeder,
An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory.
Errata.
Other Useful References:
P. Ramond, Field Theory A Modern Primer.
Lewis Ryder, Quantum Field Theory.
Itzykkson & Zuber, Quantum Field Theory.
Bjorken & Drell, Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
Bjorken & Drell, Relativistic Quantum Fields
S. Weinberg, The Quantum Theory of Fields.
J.J. Sakurai, Advanced Quantum Mechanics.
T.D. Lee, Particle Physics and Introduction to Field Theory.
Lectures
MWF 11:00-11:50 AM, L150 TECH.
A subset of these lectures will be made available in the form of Lecutre notes
within roughly a week after a lecture.