Theoretical Physics: Introduction to Quantum Field Theory

This course provides you with a basic understanding of quantum field theory, based on quantum mechanics and special relativity. You will learn about the Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations, which describe free scalar particles and fermions, as well as their quantization. The course shows how interactions can be included using perturbation theory and Feynman diagrams, which will help you calculate various processes in quantum electrodynamics.

The course concludes with an introduction to higher-order processes and radiation corrections.

This course can be part of a program in physics or astrophysics, or taken as a free-standing course.

The course focuses on providing you with practical skills in using quantum field theory to solve physical problems.

The course consists of lectures and calculation exercises. You will work on written assignments during the course and conclude with an oral theory exam. To participate in the oral exam, you must have passed all assignments. 

Prerequisites

The prerequisites required for admission to the course are 135 credits of science studies out of which 90 credits in Physics and 45 credits in Mathematics or a Bachelor of Science in Physics, in both cases including quantum mechanics (particularly time-dependent perturbation theory) corresponding to FYSN17, Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits and advanced knowledge corresponding to at least one of the courses FYTN18, Theoretical Particle Physics, 7.5 credits or FYST37, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, 7.5 credits as well as English 6/B or the equivalent.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 21,250
First payment: SEK 21,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.