Prerequisites:
Physics 831 or equivalent.
Materials Needed:
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Text: Michael E. Peskin and Daniel V. Schroeder:
An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory,
Addison-Wesley, 1996 (second printing)
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Reference Books (available from the library):
(1). Itzykson and Zuber: Quantum Field Theory
(2). S. Weinberg: The Quantum Theory of Fields I-II,
Cambridge U. Press, 1996
(3). T.-P. Cheng and L.-F. Li (plus the Supplement): Gauge Theory of Elementary
Particle Physics,
Oxford U. Press, 1988
(4). A. Zee: Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell,
Princeton University Press, 2003
(5). W.-K. Tung: Group Theory in Physics,
World Scintific, 1985
Lectures:
Tue, Thur 10:50am - 12:05pm, 5280 Chamberlin Hall
Tentative Syllabus
Homework:
Homework problems or supplement readings will be assigned below, roughly weekly.
You are encouraged to work out and turn in as much as you can in Thursdays.
HW1;
HW2;
HW3;
HW4;
HW5;
Final.
Office Hours:
You may go to my office (5289 Chamberlin) for discussions at any time,
if you can find me there. An appointment by e-mail
than@hep.wisc.edu
or by phone (262-2865) would be prefered.
Grading:
The course grade will be based on:
(1). homework/reading: 50%;
(2). class room discussions: 30%;
(3). take-home exam click here
(due on May 17): 20%.
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