Quantum Electrodynamics 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 Electrodynamics I | FIZ512 | 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) At the end of the course, students will be learn fundamental concepts of the quantum electrodynamics.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Lagrangien of Quantum Electrodynamics (QED), Gauge Transformation, Path Integral, Quantization, Canonical Quantization, Quantization of electromagnetic field, Quantization of spinor field, Propagators of electron and foton, Scattering matrix, Wick Theorem, Feynman Rules in QED, Trace technology, Calculation of some process.
Weekly Schedule
1) Lagrangian of Quantum Electrodynamics (QED)2) Gauge transformation
3) Path Integral
4) Quantization
5) Canonical Quantization
6) Quantization of Electromagnetic field.
7) Quantization of spinor field.
8) Propagators of electron and foton
9) Midterm
10) Scattering matrix
11) Wick Theorem
12) Feynman rules of QED
13) Trace Tecnologh
14) Calculation of some process
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