Date/Time: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 13:00<br/><br/>Location: Theory Room<br/><br/>Speaker: Alex Gezerlis (U Guelph)<br/><br/>Title: Six textbook mistakes in quantum field theory<br/><br/>Abstract: In this talk I will discuss incorrect statements appearing in textbooks on quantum field theory (QFT); some of these mistakes also appear in the research literature. The focus is not on errors made by an individual author, but on conceptual muddledness that is widespread in introductory textbooks. These range from relativistic quantum mechanics, to classical and quantum field theory proper, including interacting field theories. The goal is to warn of the existence of several pitfalls and thereby (eventually) stop these mistakes from further propagating in the literature on QFT. Time permitting, I may also discuss analogous mistakes in numerical methods or data analysis textbooks.
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Remote Connection:
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Meeting ID: 625 3526 6430
Passcode: 307647<br/><br/>MOB220<br/><br/>______________________________<br/><br/>Detailed information available can be found at <a href='https://www.triumf.ca/research-program/lectures-conferences/upcoming-seminars-lectures'>https://www.triumf.ca/research-program/lectures-conferences/upcoming-seminars-lectures</a> <br/><br/>Date/Time: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 14:00<br/><br/>Location: Auditorium/ hybrid<br/><br/>Speaker: Hervé Savajols (GANIL)<br/><br/>Title: The SPIRAL2 project at GANIL, France's heavy ion accelerator facility: scientific scope and description<br/><br/>Abstract: GANIL/SPIRAL2 presently offers unique opportunities in nuclear physics and in many other fields that arise from not only the provision of low-energy stable beams, fragmentation beams, re-accelerated radioactive species, and recently neutron beams but also from the availability of a wide range of state-of-the-art spectrometers and instrumentation. A few examples of recent highlights will be presented together with upcoming new scientific opportunities with ongoing projects.
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<br/><br/>Refreshments and snacks and available 15min before the talk.<br/><br/>______________________________<br/><br/>Detailed information available can be found at <a href='https://www.triumf.ca/research-program/lectures-conferences/upcoming-seminars-lectures'>https://www.triumf.ca/research-program/lectures-conferences/upcoming-seminars-lectures</a> <br/><br/>