Cancelled Advanced Topics in QFT & Gravity
Course content
In this course we expose the students to selected advanced topics in QFT and Gravity, mainly how diverse formal frameworks, concepts, and methods from the realm of high energy physics are implemented in topical research in Gravity. This novel research area bridges the traditional gap between particle physics and gravity, and the course fosters research in this interface, particularly driven by the timely studies geared towards the continually-developing gravitational-wave experiments. The course is highly interactive, with a mixture of lectures and exercises, presentations and discussions led by all participants.
MSc Programme in Physics
Knowledge
The course commences with a comprehensive introduction of the profound framework of effective field theory. The tower of effective field theories for post-Newtonian gravity is then presented in detail. This presentation also covers the following concepts and methods: Kaluza-Klein reduction, tetrads, Cartan's method of exterior forms, multi-loop techniques; and basics of non-equilibrium QFT. The tetrad formalism and spinors in general relativity are presented. In conjunction with the Newman-Penrose formalism this is shown to map exact solutions in General Relativity using the double copy correspondence. In the 2nd part of the course topical research articles on various QFT applications in gravity are studied in an interactive manner, where specific topics vary from year to year.
Competences
The course expands background competence of students in both Quantum Field Theory and General Relativity, and also trains in generic research skills, including how to approach novel research litterature, oral and written presentation of research, and scientific discourse. The course provides the students with the background training for further studies within this research area, namely a master's project in gravity from a QFT perspective, and further provides necessary background for students who consider to continue to research in particle physics theory or phenomenology, quantum gravity, or string theory. The course provides the students familiarity with concepts, methods, and skills, which apply across diverse areas in modern physics. The course is also relevant for PhD students.
Skills
Following the course the students will:
• Solidify their background in Quantum Field Theory and Gravity, and their modern interface;
• Master the conceptual framework of effective field theory in a generic context;
• Establish their ability to carry out intricate high-precision computation in various contexts;
• Be poised to approach contemporary research in gravity and gravitational waves using methods from the realm of high energy physics;
• Build generic research skills, including approaching novel research literature, scientific presentation, writing, and exchange.
Lectures and exercises
See Absalon for a list of course literature
The student is expected to have followed courses on general
relativity and quantum field theory.
The course on modern methods for particle scattering is
recommended.
- Lecturer’s oral feedback during in-class exercises
- Lecturer’s written feedback on written assignments
- Lecturer’s and peers (class) oral feedback on in-class discussions
- Lecturer’s written feedback on final reports
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
-
Continuous assessment, during the courseWritten assignment, 1 weekThe continuous assessment consists of 2 home assignments, each counting for 25% of the final grade, and a student seminar, counting for 25% of the final grade.
The written assignment is based on a research article and counts 25% of the final grade. The students will be given one week to finish the report, which is due in week 8 of the course. The total workload of the report is expected to be about 8 hours. - Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
2 internal examiners (course coordinator + 1 co-examiner).
Criteria for exam assessment
In order to obtain the grade 12, the student should convincingly and accurately demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competences described under learning outcome.
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 28
- Preparation
- 156
- Exercises
- 14
- Exam
- 8
- English
- 206
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- NFYK21000U
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
-
1 block
- Placement
- Block 4
- Schedulegroup
-
A
- Capacity
- No restriction.
- Studyboard
- Study Board of Physics, Chemistry and Nanoscience
Contracting department
- The Niels Bohr Institute
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Science
Course Coordinator
- Michèle Levi (11-706c666b686f686f68796c4371656c316e7831676e)
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