Module manager: Dr Robert Purdy
Email: R.Purdy@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
PHYS3543 and PHYS3382 are recommended
This module is not approved as an Elective
At the end of this module you should be able to understand, explain and apply to simple problems all the basic principles, building blocks, tools and concepts of QFT.
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of:
1. Classical field theory
2. Canonical quantisation of fields
3. Path integrals and path integral quantisation
4. Calculation of physical processes through Feynman diagrams
5. Renormalisation
- ability to apply advanced mathematical methods to physical problems
- ability to grasp a complex body of ideas
- Functional methods
- Classical field theory
- Canonical field quantisation
- Free and interacting quantum fields
- Perturbation theory
- Path integral quantisation
- Renormalisation
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 | 1 | 22 |
| Independent online learning hours | 22 | ||
| Private study hours | 106 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
- Reading lecture notes and recommended texts
- Solving problems
Regular short exercises
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Regular Coursework | 20 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs 30 Mins | 80 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80 | |
Students will have to complete an in-person exam at the end of the module. This will take place during the examinations period at the end of the semester and will be time bound. Resits will be in standard exam format.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 3/25/2024
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