Advanced study group: Quantum Field Theory


Details
This is an advanced study group dedicated to the rigorous study of Quantum Field Theory. Given the intricate nature of the subject, several prerequisites are assumed:
- Linear Algebra
- Multivariate Calculus
- Ordinary and partial differential equations
- Quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and special relativity.
This meeting is going to be a transition point. We are weaning off "No Nonsense Quantum Field Theory" and we are going to choose a new book or series of lectures and a new meeting format.
These are some of the ideas we discussed:
- David Tong's online lectures: https://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/tong/qft.html
- Student Friendly QFT - https://openlibrary.org/books/OL31008273M/Student_friendly_quantum_field_theory
- Srednicki - https://web.physics.ucsb.edu/~mark/ms-qft-DRAFT.pdf
- Peskin and Schroeder - https://physics.weber.edu/schroeder/qftbook.html
Our last assignment from "no nonsense" is to read chapter 12. If you wish to delve deeper into Feynman diagrams and scattering, here are some additional resources:
- Srednicki Chapter 10
- Rubia Chapter 9
- Peskin and Schroeder, Part I, chapter 4

Every 2 weeks on Sunday until August 2, 2025
Advanced study group: Quantum Field Theory