QED and QCD

Abstract

This course gives an introduction to the ingredients of gauge theories which are necessary to calculate cross sections for particular processes. This course runs in parallel with the Quantum Field Theory course, from which we will use some results. Some topics mentioned in this course will be covered in more detail in the Standard Model and Phenomenology courses next week.

These notes are intended to be self-contained, but provide just a short introduction to a complex and fascinating topic. You can find a reading list of other books at the end of these notes. If there are other textbooks which you find particularly helpful, please tell me and I will update the list.

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