2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS5380M Quantum Field Theory
15 creditsClass Size: 48
Module manager: Dr Robert Purdy
Email: r.purdy@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
PHYS3543 and PHYS3382 are recommendedThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
At the end of this module you should be able to understand, explain and apply to simple problems all the basic principles, building blocks, tools and concepts of QFT.Learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles, building blocks, tools and concepts of QFT;
Demonstrate an understanding of most fundamental laws and principles of physics,
Solve advanced problems in physics using appropriate mathematical tools;
Use mathematical techniques and analysis to model physical behaviour and interpret mathematical descriptions of physical phenomena;
Communicate complex scientific ideas concisely, accurately and informatively;
Manage own learning and make use of appropriate texts, research articles and other primary sources.
Skills outcomes
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical methods to physical problems.
- Ability to grasp a complex body of ideas.
Syllabus
- Functional methods
- Classical field theory
- Canonical field quantisation
- Free and interacting quantum fields
- Perturbation theory
- Path integral quantisation
- Renormalisation
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Tutorial | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 117.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 33.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
11 sets of problems for tutorials: 22 hours;Reading and assimilation: 66 hours;
Examination preparation: 29 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Weekly discussion in tutorials on problems designed to reinforce and complement lecture material.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Coursework | 15.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 15.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 30 mins | 85.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 85.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/03/2019
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