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.

Written exam at the end of the term and during the following winter term.

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

Bachelor courses in electrodynamics and quantum theory.