Quantum Field Theory (I)

Homeworks and Exams

Class of Dr. Kaplunovsky, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

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Fall 2026 Homeworks

1. Set 1, due September 3; solutions and mathematical supplement.
2. Set 2, due September 10; solutions.
3. Set 3, due September 17; solutions.
4. Set 4, due September 24; solutions.
5. Set 5, due October 1; solutions.
6. Set 6, due October 8; solutions.
7. Set 7, due October 15.

For extra challenge

1. Problem about the Casimir effect for EM fields in a narrow cavity. Assigned 9/3; solutions.
2. Problem about the coherent states and the Bose–Einstein condensation. Assigned 9/11; Solutions.
3. Problem about a charged particle orbiting a dyon. Assigned 9/24; solutions will be posted in late October.
4. In my notes on the fermionic Fock space, verify equations (28), (29), (31), and (34–35) for the relations between the wave-function and Fock-space formalisms for various operators. Assigned 10/6; solutions will be posted in early November.

Fall 2026 Exams

• Mid-term exam should be posted on October 15 and due October 22.
• Final exam should be posted on December 3 and due December 10.

Spring 2027 Homeworks

Not yet posted.

Spring 2027 Exams

• Midterm exam should be posted in early March and due a week later.
• Final exam should be posted on April 22 and Due April 29.