Universität Wien

260050 VO Geometry, Gravitation, and Gauge Theory (2019W)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

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Language: German, English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Vorbesprechung beim 1. Termin

  • Monday 07.10. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien (Kickoff Class)
  • Tuesday 08.10. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 14.10. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 15.10. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 21.10. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 22.10. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 28.10. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 29.10. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 04.11. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 05.11. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 11.11. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 12.11. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 18.11. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 19.11. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 25.11. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 26.11. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 02.12. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 03.12. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 09.12. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 10.12. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 16.12. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 17.12. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 07.01. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 13.01. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 14.01. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Monday 20.01. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 21.01. 17:00 - 18:08 Seminarraum, Zi. 3354A, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien

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Aims, contents and method of the course

Focus: Quantum Structure and Geometry of Space, Time and Matter.;Contents: Connections in vectorbundles and associated principal bundles. G-structures and G-connections. Connections on manifolds, esp. Riemannian. Curvature, torsion. Topological quantum numbers (characteristic classes). Lagrangian field dynamics. Conservation laws. Standard lecture course

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To pinpoint structural similarities and differences in the kinematics of relativistic gravitation (general relativity) and Gauge Theory.

Examination topics

Basic ideas and concepts of General Relativity and Gauge Theory and their comparison

Reading list

Will be given in case students opt for English as language of the course

Association in the course directory

M-VAF A 2, M-VAF B, MaV 4, UF MA PHYS 01a, UF MA PHYS 01b

Last modified: Tu 03.11.2020 14:10