Teaching

WS23/24: Scattering Amplitudes in Perturbative QFT

2nd half of semester, course #52661, lecture with exercises.
Class meetings: WS23/24, Tu/Th/Fr 16:30-18:00, PHY 5.1.34A. Dates are tentative, please let me know if these times do not work for you. First meeting: Friday, 1.12.2023, 16:30.

Goals:

Participants will be able to calculate scattering amplitudes in perturbative quantum field theory, evaluate Feynman diagrams, solve loop integrals, and employ computer algebraic methods and specialized software for these tasks. Prerequisite: an introductory course in quantum field theory.

Software

  • Mathematica (R), licenses through Rechenzentrum
  • Form

WS23/24: Computer Algebra in Physics

1st half of semester, course #52660, lecture with exercises.
Class meetings: WS23/24, Tu/Th/Fr 16:30-18:00, PHY 5.1.34A.

Goals:

Participants will be able to solve a number of advanced problems in physics symbolically on the computer, identify and apply suitable concepts from polynomial ideal theory and other fields to algorithmically approach complex calculations, and be aware of specific strengths of different computer algebra systems. A focus will be on the treatment of multivariate rational functions, finite field sampling and rational reconstruction techniques.

Software

  • Mathematica (R), licenses through Rechenzentrum
  • Singular

Textbooks and reading

  • D. Cox, J. Little, D. O'Shea: Ideals, Varieties, and Algorithms (3rd edition)
  • J. von zur Gathen: Modern Computer Algebra (3rd edition)
  • A. Grozin: Introduction to Mathematica for Physicists


Previous Courses at Michigan State University

  • SS 2023 [PHY 855] Quantum Field Theory
  • FS 2022 [PHY 820] Classical Mechanics
  • SS 2022 [PHY 841] Classical Electrodynamics I
  • FS 2021 [PHY 415/810] Methods of Theoretical Physics
  • SS 2021 [PHY 841] Classical Electrodynamics I
  • SS 2020 [PHY 905] Perturbative Quantum Chromodynamics
  • FS 2019 [PHY 183] Physics for Scientists and Engineers
  • SS 2019 [PHY 841] Classical Electrodynamics I
  • SS 2018 [PHY 183] Physics for Scientists and Engineers
  • FS 2017 [PHY 183] Physics for Scientists and Engineers
  • SS 2017 [PHY 183] Physics for Scientists and Engineers P-cubed