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.
The first lecture starts at 9.15.
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:
Further literature:
Bachelor courses in electrodynamics and quantum theory.