18.238 | Fall 2002 | Undergraduate

Geometry and Quantum Field Theory

Calendar

Note: The readings refer to the lecture notes.

SES # TOPICS READINGS* KEY DATES
1 - 2 Generalities on QFT, the Stationary Phase Formula Chapters 1 and 2

3 - 5 Feynman Calculus Chapter 3 Homework 1 due in Ses. 3
6 - 7 Matrix Integral Chapter 4 Homework 2 due in Ses. 6
8 - 9 Euler Characteristic of Moduli of Curves Chapter 5 Homework 3 due in Ses. 8
10 Matrix Integrals and Counting Planar Diagrams Chapter 6

11 - 12 Quantum Mechanics Chapter 7 Homework 4 due in Ses. 11
13 - 15 Operator Approach to Quantum Mechanics, Supergeometry Chapters 8 and 9 Homework 5 due in Ses. 13
16 - 17 Quantum Mechanics for Fermions, Free Field Theory Chapters 10 and 11 Homework 6 due in Ses. 16
Homework 7 due in Ses. 17

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