Continuation of the main course in quantum theory towards relativistic quantum mechanics and introduction to methods and key results of quantum electrodynamics

Dirac equation; interaction with electromagnetic fields; Lorentz transformations; H-atom, fine structure; quantization of free fields; Gupta-Bleuler quantization; perturbation theory; Feynman rules; radiative corrections; dimensional regularization; renormalization; anomalous magnetic moment of the electron; Lamb shift; infrared problems and Bloch-Nordsieck mechanism; renormalization group

The lecture is held in English.

ATTENTION: The first lecture takes place on Mo, March 9, 2015. (There is no lecture on March 2, 2015.)

Oral examination. Apointments for oral examination by arrangement (E-mail to ipp at hep.itp dot tuwien dot ac.at).

In the final lecture there will be a written examination that consists of 65% theory questions and 35% calculations. There are voluntary weekly assignments with which one can earn up to 35% bonus points for the written exam.

Registration takes place in TISS. (Registration is without commitment, and does not result in an automatic issuing of a certificate.)

Lecture notes for this course are available:

• A. Rebhan: Introduction to Quantum Electrodynamics: PDF, PS
  (Available in spiral binding at the secretary's office of the institute for 6 €)

Further literature:

• Bjorken/Drell: Relativistic quantum mechanics
• Itzykson/Zuber: Quantum Field Theory

Main course in quantum theory.