PHYS 6530 - Quantum Mechanics III

Institution:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Subject:

Description:

Relativistic wave equations. Commutation relations and the quantization of free fields. Spin and statistics of Bose and Fermi fields. Interacting fields and commutation relations. Interaction representation and S-matrix perturbation theory. Renormalization theory and applications in quantum electrodynamics. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 6520. When Offered: Consult department about when offered. Credit Hours: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rpi.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 276-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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