Field Theory Methods for Multiscale Description of Quantum Systems - IPAM at UCLA

This course aims to teach learners about field theory methods for the multiscale description of quantum systems. The learning outcomes include understanding quantum field theories, inequivalent Hilbert space representations, and their applications in condensed matter physics and biology. The course teaches skills in analyzing multiscale phenomena, order/disorder concepts, symmetry breakdown, collective modes, correlations, and macroscopic quantum phenomena. The teaching method involves a brief review of quantum field theories and how they connect fundamental interactions at the microscopic scale to physics at higher macroscopic scales. This course is intended for individuals interested in quantum mechanics, field theory, condensed matter physics, and biology.