Quantum theory of non-abelian gauge fields. Local, global, and spontaneous symmetry breaking. Collective phenomena; solitons, instantons, and magnetic monopoles. Effective field theories. Lattice gauge theory. Applications to the standard model of elementary particles.

Prerequisites: Physics 221A-B-C.

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