Quantum Chromodynamics
Physics
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Chromodynamics | FIZ610 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Melahat BAYAR
Prof. Dr. Elşen VELİ
Associate Prof. Dr. Jale YILMAZKAYA SÜNGÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Describe quark model, SU(2) and SU(3) symmetries
2) Explain experiments demonstrating of quark existence and color charges
3) Describe Yang-Mills fields, nonabelian gauge transformations
4) Interpret Lagrangian of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and Chiral symmetry
5) Explain path integral quantization and apply Fadeev-Popov method
6) Calculate self energy diagrams and vertex function in one loop approximation
7) Calculate and interpret counterterms in QCD, asymptotic freedom and BRST symmetry
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | 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 | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | 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 | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | 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 | No relation | No relation | |
| 7 | High | Low | No relation | No relation | 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
Candidates are provided with profound knowledge on Quark model, SU(2) and SU(3) symmetry, Yang-Mills fields, Non-abelian gauge transformations, Quantum chromodynamics (QCD) lagrangian, chiral symmetry, path integral quantisation, Fadeev-popov- method, Gauge conditions, Feynman rules in QCD, calculation of self-energy diagram and vertex functions in one-loop approximation, calculation of counterterms in QCD, asymtotic freedom and BRST symmetry.
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