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Quantum Field Theory II
PHYSICS 253B

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Description

A continuation of physics 253a. Topics include non-renormalizable theories, infrared divergences, the renormalization group, non-Abelian gauge theories, spinor helicity methods, spontaneous symmetry breaking, weak interactions, anomalies and quantum chromodynamics. Additional or alternative topics may be covered depending on time and interest.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
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Department Physics
Course Component Lecture
Subject Physics
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students