| 1-3 |
Introduction to Effective Field Theory (EFT), Standard Model Review |
CKM Matrix, SM as an EFT, Relevant and Irrelevant Operators, Field Redefinitions, Wilsonian and Gell-Mann Low Renormalization Group, Neutrinos |
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| 4 |
EFT Basics |
QCD Handout, Regularization and Renormalization, Decoupling Theorem, Mass Independent Schemes, Matching and Running |
Problem set 1 due |
| 5-7 |
EFT for Massive Particles |
Integrating out the Top, W, Z, Matching and Decoupling, Electroweak Hamiltonian, Flavor Changing Neutral Currents, Renormalization of 4 Quark Operators, CP Violation |
Problem set 2 due |
| 8-9 |
Chiral Perturbation Theory |
Chiral Symmetry, Power Counting, Pion Processes, Weak Kaon Decays, Electromagnetic Interactions, Processes with Heavy Baryons/Mesons |
Problem set 3 due |
| 10-16 |
Heavy Quark Effective Theory |
Degrees of Freedom, Heavy Quark Symmetry, Construction of Lagrangian and Currents, Perturbative and Power Corrections, Vcb and Form Factors, Operator Product Expansion for Inclusive Decays |
Problem set 4 due |
| 17-18 |
ChPT for Matter Fields, EFT with a Fine Tuning |
Processes with Heavy Baryons/Mesons, NN Effective Field Theory with a Large Scattering Length |
Problem set 5 due |
| 19-20 |
Non-Relativistic QCD |
Degrees of Freedom, Velocity Power Counting, Multipole Expansion, Static Potential, Lamb Shifts and Hyperfine Splittings, Velocity Renormalization Group |
Problem set 6 due |
| 21 |
Prelude to SCET |
Factorization and IR Divergences in Quantum Field Theory |
Problem set 7 due |
| 22-27 |
Soft-Collinear Effective Theory |
Collinear Fields and Operators, Symmetries, Power Counting, Factorization, Color Transparency, Summing Double Logarithms, Deep Inelastic Scattering, Meson Form Factors, B Decays into Light Hadrons |
Problem set 8, 9 due |
| Exam Week |
Student Presentations |
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