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8.324 Quantum Field Theory II, Fall 2002

A diagram contributing to an odd point function.
Diagram contributing to an odd point function. (Image by Prof. Amihay Hanany.)

Highlights of this Course

This course, the second semester of a three-semester subject sequence on quantum field theory, features problem sets and a link to an on-line textbook.

Course Description

8.324 is the second term of the quantum field theory trimester sequence. Develops in depth some of the topics discussed in 8.323 and introduces some advanced material. Topics: Functional path integrals. Renormalization and renormalization group. Quantization of nonabelian gauge theories. BRST symmetry. Renormalization and symmetry breaking. Critical exponents and scalar field theory. Perturbation theory anomalies.
Staff
Instructor:
Prof. Amihay Hanany
Course Meeting Times
Lectures:
Two sessions / week
1.5 hours / session

Recitations:
One session / week
1 hour / session

Level
Graduate
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