Course
Mathematical Physics and Gravity (MAF900)
The course include important topics from mathematics and theoretical physics, e.g., groups and symmetries, differential geometry, path-integrals and gauge theory.
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Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
MAF900
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Content
The course includes the following topics:
Mathematics: Lie groups / algebras, group effects, subjects from differential geometry (among others Differential Forms, orthogonal frames), fiber bundles, tangent bundles, connections.
Physics: Road integrals, generating functionals and perturbasjonsrekken, effective potentials, non-abelian gaugeteorier (Yang-Mills), symmetry breaking, the Higgs mechanism and anomalies.
Learning outcome
Forkunnskapskrav
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed | None permitted | — | 09.11.2016 | — |
Fagperson(er)
Head of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadCourse teacher:
Eirik Eik SvanesCourse coordinator:
Sigbjørn HervikCourse teacher:
Paul Francis de MedeirosCourse teacher:
Alex Bentley NielsenCourse teacher:
Riccardo BuscicchioMethod of work
Åpent for
Emneevaluering
Litteratur
M Nakahara: Geometry, Topology and Physics.
M. E. Peskin og D. V Scroeder: "An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory"