UFTF510 Theoretical Particle Physics II

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Josef Juráň, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. Ing. Peter Lichard, DrSc. (lecturer)
RNDr. Josef Juráň, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
prof. Ing. Peter Lichard, DrSc. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. Ing. Peter Lichard, DrSc.
Centrum interdisciplinárních studií – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Prerequisites
TF007 Quantum Field Theory I, TF009 Quantum Field Theory II
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This subject is intended for students specializing in theoretical subnuclear physics. It deals with the quantum chromodynamics, the gauge theory of strong interactions.
Syllabus
  • Quantum chromodynamics (QCD). Empirical reasons for the introduction of the color of quarks. Color group SU(3). Langrange density of free quarks, invariance to global SU(3). Local gauge transformations, gluons as calibration bosons. QCD Lagrangian. Interaction between gluons as a result of non-Abelian nature of SU(3) color group. Feynman rules from covariant quantization. Ghosts as a means of compensation of non-physical gluon states. Radiation corrections to the qqg vertex, running coupling constant. Asymptotic freedom. Confinement of quarks and gluons. Selected processes. Showers in electron-positron annihilation.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Muta T,. Foundations of Quantum Chromodynamics. World Scientific. ISBN 981-02-2674-8. info
  • Fayyazuddin - Riazuddin. A Modern Introduction to Particle Physics. World Scientific, 2011. ISBN 978-9814338837. info
  • Ho-Kim, Q. - Pham, X. Y. Elementary Particles and Their Interactions. Springer, 1998. ISBN 3-540-63667-6. info
  • Guidry M. Gauge Field Theories. John Wiley & Sons, 1991. ISBN 047135385X. info
  • Itzykson C., Zuber J.-B. Quantum Field Theory. McGraw-Hill Inc., 1980. ISBN 0486445682. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, tutorial sessions, regularly assigned and evaluated home tasks.
Assessment methods
Credit
Active participation on tutorial sessions and the timely completion of home tasks is required. Detailed criteria will be announced by the tutorial lecturer. The exam consists of the main written part and a supplemental oral part.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
The attending of lectures is recommended, that of tutorial sessions is compulsory. If a student was absent for serious reasons, the teacher may prescribe him/her an alternative way of fulfilling the duties.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2014, Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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