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

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