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Module MAP50005: Lattice Quantum Field Theory
- Credit weighting (ECTS)
- 10 credits
- Semester/term taught
- First Semester
- Module Coordinator
- S. Sint
- Intended Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
- Construct a discrete lattice action for simple classical and quantum field theories. List the continuous and discrete symmetries and corresponding transformations of the fields.
- Analyse simple models for physical properties
- Derive Feynman rules on the lattice
- Derive quantities including e.g. the free quark propagator on the lattice and its dependence on the lattice spacing
- Program simple lattice problems and analyse the results.
- Structure and Content
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Introduction to discrete space-time formulations with an overview of the
theoretical and computational tools, e.g., Monte Carlo simulations, used for
quantitative study of quarks and gluons.
- Recommended reading
- H.J. Rothe, "Lattice Gauge Theories, An Introduction" (Open Access book)
- J. Smit, "Introduction to Quantum Fields on a Lattice" (Open Access book)
- M. Creutz, "Quarks, gluons and lattice" (Open Access book)
- Pre-requisite course
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- Assessment Detail
- 50% continuously assessed assignment. 50% written examination.
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