Advanced quantum mechanics 1100-4ZMK
- Klein-Gordon equation
- Dirac equation
- Solutions of Dirac equation; free particle and hydrogen-like atom
- Canonical quantisation of a scalar field
- Canonical quantisation of a spinor field
- Formalism of path integrals
- S matrix and perturbation theory
- Feynman diagrams
- Calculation of decay widths and cross-sections in the lowest order of perturbation theory
-- time permitting - loop calculations
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Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
The student understands the foundations of relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. The student can perform simple calculations, using methods of solving Dirac equation. The student can calculate simple decay widths and cross-sections, using the formalism of quantum field theory in the lowest order of perturbation theory. The student is ready for self-education in relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory.
Practical placement
n/a
Bibliography
Mandl, Shaw, Quantum field theory
Radovanović, Kwantowa teoria pola w zadaniach
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