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PYL433

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pYL433
Introduction to Gauge Field Theories
Credits 2
Structure 2-0-0
Pre-requisites PYL205 & PYL122
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pYL433 : Introduction to Gauge Field Theories

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Maxwell's equations and Gauge invariance,Quantum mechanics of a charged particle as a gauge theory,Vector potential as phase, Aharonov-Bohm Effect,Superconductivity and Magnetic flux quantization in superconductors, Introduction to continuous symmetry groups, U(1) and SU(2) symmetry groups,Classical field theories, Local gauge invariance and the gauge fields,Yang-Mills gauge theories, Spontaneous symmetry breaking, Goldstone bosons, Higgs machanism, Weinberg-Salam Model. Courses of Study 2024-2025 Physics 300