| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-M1-MATHFA-019-M | Optional UE | BRIHAYE Yves | S814 - Physique théorique et mathématique |
| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | |
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| S-PHYS-038 |
Objectives of general skills
- Have integrated and elaborate mathematical knowledge.
- Mobilise the Bachelor's course in mathematics to address complex issues and have profound mathematical expertise to complement the knowledge developed in the Bachelor's course.
- Use prior knowledge to independently learn high-level mathematics.
UE's Learning outcomes
Introduce the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. Introduce the renormalisation, up to one loop, in quantum electrodynamics.
UE Content
Path integral formulation of quantum mechanics. Definition, gaussian approximation, tunnel effect and instanton technique. Feynmann diagrams in electrodynamics. Classification of the divergent diagrams involving one loop. Regularisation and renormalisation.
Prior experience
RELAtivistic quantum mechanics
Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type
- Presentation and works
Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments
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Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type
- Presentation and works
Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments
Not applicable
Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type
- Presentation and works
Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments
Not applicable
Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type
- Presentation and works
Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments
Not applicable
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Recommended Reading
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