UE3 Introduction to quantum field theory S0 SM2NLP

bjectives: Introduction to the concepts and methods of modern quantum field theory.
Organization: CM: 15 h, TD: 10 h.
Necessary background: quantum mechanics
Topics of the course: Canonical quantization of a free field, scalar field, spinor field, gauge field. Perturbation theory, Feynman diagrams, quantum electrodynamics, cross section, Compton effect. Renormalization, divergencies and contra-terms.
Skills to be achieved:
Ability to carry out perturbative calculations in the tree approximation.
Grading plan:
Session 1: Written exam (ET) : 100%
Session 2: Written exam (ET) : 100%