Quantum Effects in External Fields
Course: Quantum field theory
Structural unit: Faculty of Physics
Title
Quantum Effects in External Fields
Code
ОК 21
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Learning outcomes
Know the basic principles of KTP and special relativity.
Possess methods of renormalization, methods of Green's functions.
Know the basics of Feynman charting techniques.
Know the basic principles of general relativity.
Calculate the renormalized energy-momentum tensor in the Casimir effect in spaces of different dimensions and topologies.
Apply Green's function methods.
Calculate the characteristics of the vacuum in spaces with moving boundaries and in nonstationary cosmological models.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the basic principles of KTP and special theory of relativity; have methods of renormalization; know the methods of Green's function; know the basic principles of general relativity.
2. Calculate the renormalized energy-momentum tensor in the Casimir effect in spaces of different dimensions and topologies, apply the Green's function methods, calculate the vacuum characteristics in spaces with moving boundaries and in nonstationary cosmological models.
3. Have basic skills in finding and processing specialized literature, solving algebraic and differential equations, construction and analysis of graphical dependencies.
Course content
Topic 1. Aaron effect - Bohm.
Topic 2. The Casimir effect.
Topic 3. KTP in space-time Minkowski.
Topic 4. KTP in distorted space-time.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. N.D. Birrell, P.C. Dawies, Quantum fields in curved space, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, workshops, independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Tests, defense of independent work, exam paper.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
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