AMATH 872Introduction to Quantum Field Theory for Cosmology

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Mathematics
Subject: Applied Mathematics
Cross-listed: PHYS 785

AMATH 872 as listed in the Fall 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.

Introduction to scalar field theory and its canonical quantization in flat and curved spacetimes. The flat space effects of Casimir and Unruh. Quantum fluctuations of scalar fields and of the metric on curved space-times and application to inflationary cosmology. Hawking radiation.

Prerequisites

Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- AMATH673 - Quantum Theory 2 (0.50)
- PHYS701 - Quantum Mechanics 1 (0.50)

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