CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM FIELD THEORY

Major
Physics
Quarter
Spring
Year
2025
Course Number
PHYS CS 5, Section 2
Enrollment Code
63636
Instructor(s)
Date & Time
F 10:00 - 11:50 AM
Location
ILP 4205

Course Description

Introduction to classical and quantum field theory. Classical scalar, spinor, and vector fields; free field equations of motion; interaction of classical fields. Review of quantum mechanics; canonical quantization; Wick's theorem and Feynman diagram; regularization and renormalization.

Prerequisites: Phys 103 and Phys 115A. Recommended preparation: Phys 104 and Phys 115B.

This is a student-led colloquium led by Morgan Qi under the supervision of Ian Banta