142.725 Path integrals in quantum mechanics and quantum field theory
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2019W, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: VO Lecture

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to describe quantum mechanics through path integrals, to identify classical mechanics as a limit of quantum mechanics as well as to formulate the field theory of fundamental forces of nature with scalar, fermionic and gauge fields.

Subject of course

Path integral in quantum mechanics:

Equivalence of path integral formalism and Schrödinger quantum mechanics.

Path integral as quantisation prescription. Path integral in field theories.

Path integral in gauge theories.

Teaching methods

Oral lecture with intensive discussion between students and the lecturer.

Mode of examination

Oral

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Wed14:00 - 16:0002.10.2019 - 29.01.2020Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Path integrals in quantum mechanics and quantum field theory - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Wed02.10.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed09.10.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed16.10.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed23.10.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed30.10.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed06.11.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed13.11.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed20.11.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed27.11.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed04.12.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed11.12.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed18.12.201914:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed08.01.202014:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed15.01.202014:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed22.01.202014:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture
Wed29.01.202014:00 - 16:00Seminarraum Techn. Informatik lecture

Examination modalities

oral individual examination where the emphasis is placed on the discussion of the subjects.

Course registration

Not necessary

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
066 461 Technical Physics Mandatory elective
066 461 Technical Physics Mandatory elective
810 Technical Physics Mandatory elective
810 Technical Physics Mandatory elective
860 GW Optional Courses - Technical Mathematics Not specified

Literature

Lecture notes for this course are available. beim Vortragenden

Previous knowledge

Quantum mechanics.

Language

German