Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• Derive conserved charges in classical field theory using Noether's theorem
• Carry out canonical and path integral quantisation of scalar fields
• Compute tree-level S matrix elements
• Describe the principles of renormalisation and renormalisability
• Compute scattering cross-sections and decay rates to one loop in scalar field theory

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	12
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	90
Total	126

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Ungraded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Regular assignments, presentations or other assessment as appropriate
• Other detail(s): Take home exam or project

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		80%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		20%
Total		100%

• Could the result of this module be capped? No

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

• MP350, MP363, MP364, MP465 or equivalent

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