PHYS 7021 - Relativistic Quantum Theory and Introduction to Quantum Field Theory

A first course in relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. Topics covered include: Poincare invariant quantum mechanics, Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations, relativistic hydrogen atom, classical fields, quantization of the Klein-Gordon and Dirac fields, interacting fields and Feynman diagrams, cross sections, the S-Matrix, and elementary processes of quantum electrodynamics.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I