Quantum Electrodynamics II
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 II | FIZ513 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Elşen VELİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Utilize calculation of cross section.
2) Commenting on compton scattering.
3) Have knowledge about electron-positron annihilation.
4) Calculate electron's and photon’s self-energy diagrams in one-loop.
5) Calculate Vertex corrections.
6) Expound regularization, and renormalization.
7) Calculate counterterms, ward identity.
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 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 7 | High | 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 calculation of cross section, compton scattering, electron-positron annihilation, calculation of electron and photon’s self-energy diagrams in one-loop, vertex corrections, regularization, and renormalization, calculation of counterterms, ward identity.
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