course dates credits
Quantum Field Theory II Feb 19 - Mar 28 5
teachers schedule term
Marco Serone 8:30 - 10:00 2

Program:

  • QFT and critical phenomena
  • Large N: matrix and vector models
  • Kinks
  • Vortices
  • Monopoles
  • Charge fractionalization and fermions
  • Instantons in quantum mechanics
  • Instantons in non-abelian gauge theories
  • Theta vacua, fermions
  • Bounces and vacuum decay
  • Wilson and 't Hooft lines
  • Symmetries as topological operators: higher form symmetries
  • Phases of non-abelian gauge theories
  • Generalized 't Hooft anomaly matching conditions

Necessary mathematical complements will be sprinkled through the course.

Prerequisites:

  • Quantum Field Theory I
  • Differential geometry and group theory
  • Conformal Field Theory

    Books:

    • S. Coleman, "Aspects of symmetry"
    • V. Rubakov, "Classical Theory of Gauge Fields"
    • N. Manton, P. Sutcliffe, "Topological Solitons"

    Online Resources:

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