Quantum Field Theory (TQC) is essential for studying the properties of the fundamental constituents of matter, understanding the most energetic phenomena in nature, and describing the evolutionary processes of the universe. The TQC results from the conjugation of two of the most successful and innovative theories of modern physics, relativity and quantum mechanics, which merge into a powerful mathematical formalism that allows us to understand fascinating physical phenomena, for example, the existence of antiparticles, the creation and annihilation of particles, and the fluctuations of the vacuum, among others.
At IFUNAM an intense research program is carried out that involves quantum field theory, among other topics of study, which are: standard model of elementary particles and their extensions, neutrino physics, quantum chromodynamics (QCD), theories of great unification, supersymmetry, models of matter and dark energy. Other research topics are related to the study of thermal and non-linear aspects and in controlled external conditions of classical and quantum field theories. Additionally, its application is considered to model condensed matter systems, for example, the study of topological excitations, quantum Hall effect and graphene, among others.
At IFUNAM an intense academic activity is carried out that includes seminars, schools and workshops to promote this area of research.
