PHY 616 - Quantum Field Theory I

Institution:

University of Kentucky

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Description:

An introduction to field theory and many-body theory. Topics include path integral quantization, second quantization, relativistic field theory of bosons and fermions, Green's function and perturbation theory, field theories on the lattice, renormalization of scalar fields and applications to critical phenomena. Prereq: PHY 615, PHY 632.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uky.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 257-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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