Quantum Field Theory I
Physics
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Field Theory I | FIZ511 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Elşen VELİ
Associate Prof. Dr. Jale YILMAZKAYA SÜNGÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the Lagrange equations for fields, Noether theorem.
2) Identify scalar and vectors fields, electromagnetic fields.
3) Use Dirac fields, transformation of spinor functions and algebra of Dirac matrices.
4) Explain Yang Mills fields, gauge transformations and spontaneous breaking of global and local symmetries.
5) Explain Goldstone bosons, Higgs mechanism and canonical quantization.
6) Comment on canonical quantization of scalar, spinor and electromagnetic fields, path integral quantization and generating functional.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with profound knowledge on particles and their interactions, lagrange equations for fields, noether theorem, scalar and vectors fields, electromagnetic fields, dirac fields, transformation of spinor functions, algebra of dirac matrices, yang mills fields, gauge transformations, spontaneous breaking of global and local symmetries, goldstone bosons, higgs mechanism ,canonical quantization, canonical quantization of scalar, spinor and electromagnetic fields, path integral quantization, generating functional.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required