Advanced Theoretical Physics - physics607
| Course | Advanced Theoretical Physics |
|---|---|
| Course No. | physics607 |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture with exercises | English | 3+2 | 7 | WT |
Preparation: 3-year theoretical physics course with extended interest in theoretical physics and mathematics
Form of Testing and Examination: Requirements for the module examination (written examination): successful work with exercises
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: Introduction to modern methods and developments in Theoretical Physics in regard to current research
Contents of the Course:
Selected Topics in Modern Theoretical Physics for example:
Anomalies
Solitons and Instantons
Quantum Fluids
Bosonization
Renormalization Group
Bethe Ansatz
Elementary Supersymmetry
Gauge Theories and Differential Forms
Applications of Group Theory
Recommended Literature:
M. Nakahara; Geometry, Topology and Physics (Institute of Physics Publishing, London 2nd Ed. 2003)
R. Rajaraman; Solitons and Instantons, An Introduction to Solitons and Instantons in Quantum Field Theory (North Holland Personal Library, Amsterdam 3rd reprint 2003)
A. M. Tsvelik; Quantum Field Theory in Condensed Matter Physics (Cambridge University Press 2nd Ed. 2003)
A. Zee; Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell (Princeton University Press 2003)