Universität Wien

260130 SE Seminar in special topics in relativity (2019W)

Introduction to differential geometry for physicists

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 16.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 23.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 30.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 06.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 13.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 20.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 27.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 04.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 11.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 08.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the seminar will be to provide an introduction to the differential geometry methods in theoretical physics.

Assessment and permitted materials

The course has immanent examination character.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Becoming acquainted with differential geometry, as used in modern theoretical physics.

Examination topics

Participants give seminar talks.

Reading list

Isham, Chris J. Modern differential geometry for physicists. Second edition. World Scientific Lecture Notes in Physics, 61. World Scientific Publishing Co., Inc., River Edge, NJ, 1999. xiv+289 pp. ISBN: 981-02-3555-0

Association in the course directory

ERGB, ERG 3

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