Lecture "Lattice QCD II"

Summer Semester 2014
Dozent: Dr. Sara Collins

• Organisation:
• Dates:
  • Lecture: Mo, 14-16 c.t. H33, Mi, 10-12 c.t., 9.1.11
  • Exercise Class: Di 10-12 c.t. PHY 4.1.12
  • Computer Lab: Di 10-12 c.t. PHY 1.0.02 (unix CIP pool)
  • First lecture: Mo, 14:15, 7.4.
• Details:
• 4 SWS Lecture (nr. 52320)
• 2 SWS Exercise (nr. 52321)
• 2 SWS Computer Lab (nr. 52322)


• Exercises:



• Contents:

The focus of this course is lattice simulations of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), the gauge field theory of the strong interaction between quarks and gluons. This is a follow on from Lattice QCD I and some basic knowledge of QCD and lattice field theory is assumed. The topics which will be covered include

• Decay constants
• Perturbative and non-perturbative renormalisation
• Hadronic matrix elements (relating to nucleon structure and weak decays)
• Heavy quark physics
• QCD at non-zero temperature
• QCD at non-zero baryon density
• Lattice gauge theories beyond QCD

The Computer Lab exercises will involve simulating QCD using an existing software package. You will be expected to write your own programs for performing the analysis.



• Suggested reading:

Books

• T. De Grand and C. De Tar, "Lattice Methods for Quantum Chromodynamics", World Scientific, Singapore, 2006.
• L. Lellouch et al., "Modern Perspectives in Lattice QCD: Quantum Field Theory and High Performance Computing", Oxford University Press, lecture Notes of the Les Houches Summer School: Volume 93, August 2009
• More to appear

Articles

• To appear


• Material:
• Advertisement for the lecture (pdf)


• Contact:
Dr. Sara Collins (eMail)

Speaking hour during the semester: Mo 13-14 or by appointment, outside of semester time, by appointment.

Institut für Theoretische Physik - Lst. Schäfer/Bali/Pleiter
PHY 3.1.18
Universität Regensburg, 93040 Regensburg
+49-941-943-2014

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