On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Apply the gauge principle both in the abelian and non-abelian case;
Apply the Goldstone theorem;
Work out the consequences of the Higgs mechanism;
Identify the basic interaction vertices between the fields in the Standard Model Lagrangian
Module Content
Scalar and spinor fields and their field equations;
Abelian and non-abelian gauge symmetry;
Goldstone theorem;
Higgs mechanism, mass generation;
The complete Standard Model Lagrangian
Module Prerequisite
MA3432 - Classical Field Theory II, MA3442 - Quantum Mechanics II
Assessment Detail
This module will be examined in a 2 hour examination in Trinity term.Continuous assessment
will contribute 10% to the final grade for the module at the annual
examination session.