Universität Wien

260110 VO Lie groups and Lie algebras for physicists (2012W)

2.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 04.10. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 11.10. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 18.10. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 25.10. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 08.11. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 15.11. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 22.11. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 29.11. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 06.12. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 13.12. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 10.01. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 17.01. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 24.01. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Thursday 31.01. 09:15 - 10:45 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

* Rotation groups and -algebras: SO(3), SU(2), Lorentz group and -algebra
* The relation between Lie groups and Lie algebras
* The structure of (semi)simple Lie algebras (classification, Dynkin-diagrams, ¿)
* Representation theory
* Selected applications, in particular in the context of elementary particle physics

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This lecture will provide an introduction to the theory and applications of Lie groups and Lie algebras, which play an important role in theoretical physics.

Examination topics

Lectures and discussion of course material.

Reading list

Wird in der Vorlesung bekannt gegeben.

Association in the course directory

MaV 4, MaV 7, PD250, PD310, PD320, Dok 2.

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