Advanced topics in Quantum Field Theory ()

Description Course: 
Advanced topics in Quantum Field Theory
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Academic Year: 
Year of the Programme: 
1
Corso Insegnamento
Hours: 
12
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Program:
Introduction: short review of the functional approach to quantum field theory.
Topological defects: instantons, monopoles, vortices, domain walls.
Symmetries and anomalies in QFT: ward identities, chiral anomaly in 2 and 4 dimensions, anomalies in the path integral formulation, formal approach to anomalies.

Lecturers:
R. Valandro
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