PHYS 7652

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PHYS 7652
Relativistic Quantum Field Theory II

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

A continuation of PHYS 7651. Introduces more advanced methods and concepts in quantum field theory. Topics include functional integral methods, quantization of spin-1 fields, quantum electrodynamics, non-Abelian gauge theories, renormalization group techniques, spontaneous symmetry breaking, and anomalies. At the level of An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory by Peskin and Schroeder.


Prerequisites PHYS 6572; PHYS 6561; PHYS 7651.

Enrollment Information Recommended prerequisites: background equivalent to: PHYS 4444.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11753 PHYS 7652   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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