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NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-1782-00LPhysics II Information O7 credits4V + 2UR. Wallny
AbstractIntroduction to theory of waves, electricity and magnetism. This is the continuation of Physics I which introduced the fundamentals of mechanics.
Objectivebasic knowledge of mechanics and electricity and magnetism as well as the capability to solve physics problems related to these subjects.
401-1262-07LAnalysis IIO10 credits6V + 3UM. Struwe
AbstractIntroduction to differential and integral calculus in several real variables, vector calculus: differential, partial derivative, implicit functions, inverse function theorem, minima with constraints; Riemann integral, vector fields, differential forms, path integrals, surface integrals, divergence theorem, Stokes' theorem.
Objective
ContentCalculus in several variables; curves and surfaces in R^n; extrema with constraints; integration in n dimensions; vector calculus.
Lecture notesVorlesung "Analysis II" von M. Struwe im Sommersemester 2006, Mitschrift von Eveline Hardmeier, elektronisch verfuegbar;
parallel zur Vorlesung wird ein aktualisiertes Skript erstellt und ebenfalls elektronisch verfuegbar gemacht.
LiteratureAmann, H. und Escher, J. : Analysis II, III (Birkhäuser).
Blatter, C. : Analysis II (Springer); elektronisch verfügbar.
Heuser, H. Lehrbuch der Analysis, Teil 2 (Teubner).
Koenigsberger, K.: Analysis II (Springer).
Walter, W.: Analysis II (Springer).
401-1152-00LLinear Algebra IIO7 credits4V + 2UH. Knörrer
AbstractDeterminants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Jordan normal form, bilinear forms, euclidean and unitary vector spaces, selected applications.
ObjectiveBasic knowledge of the fundamentals of linear algebra.
401-1662-10LIntroduction to Numerical Methods Information O6 credits3V + 2UV. C. Gradinaru
AbstractThis course gives an introduction to numerical methods, aimed at physics majors. It covers numerical linear algebra, quadrature, interpolation and approximation methods as well as initial vaule problems. The focus is on the ability to apply the numerical methods.
ObjectiveOverview on the most important algorithms for the solution of the fundamental numerical problems in Physics and applications;
overview on available software for the numerical solutions;
ability to solve concrete problems
ContentInterpolation, least squares (linear and non-linear), nonlinear equations,
fast Fourier transformation, numerical quadrature, initial value problems.
Lecture notesLecture Slides and reading list will be available.
LiteratureQuarteroni, Sacco and Saleri, Numerische Mathematik 1 + 2, Springer Verlag 2002 (in German).

There is an English version of this text, containing both German volumes, from the same publisher. If you feel more comfortable with English, you can follow this text as well. Content and Indexing are identical in the German and the English text.
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisite is familiarity with basic calculus (approximation theory and vector calculus: grad, div, curl) and linear algebra (Gauss-elimination, matrix decompositions and algorithms, determinant)
Second Year Compulsory Courses (Programme Regulations 2010)
Examination Block II
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0204-00LElectrodynamicsO7 credits4V + 2UC. Anastasiou
AbstractDerivation and discussion of Maxwell's equations, from the static limit to the full dynamical case. Wave equation, waveguides, cavities. Generation of electromagnetic radiation, scattering and diffraction of light. Structure of Maxwell's equations, relativity theory and covariance, Lagrangian formulation. Dynamics of relativistic particles in the presence of fields and radiation properties.
ObjectiveDevelop a physical understanding for static and dynamic phenomena related to (moving) charged objects and understand the structure of the classical field theory of electrodynamics (transverse versus longitudinal physics, invariances (Lorentz-, gauge-)). Appreciate the interrelation between electric, magnetic, and optical phenomena and the influence of media. Understand a set of classic electrodynamical phenomena and develop the ability to solve simple problems independently. Apply previously learned mathematical concepts (vector analysis, complete systems of functions, Green's functions, co- and contravariant coordinates, etc.). Prepare for quantum mechanics (eigenvalue problems, wave guides and cavities).
ContentClassical field theory of electrodynamics: Derivation and discussion of Maxwell equations, starting from the static limit (electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems) in the vacuum and in media and subsequent generalization to the full dynamical case (Faraday's law, Ampere/Maxwell law; potentials and gauge invariance). Wave equation and solutions in full space, half-space (Snell's law), waveguides, cavities, generation of electromagnetic radiation, scattering and diffraction of light (optics). Application to various specific examples. Discussion of the structure of Maxwell's equations, Lorentz invariance, relativity theory and covariance, Lagrangian formulation. Dynamics
of relativistic particles in the presence of fields and their radiation properties (synchrotron).
Lecture notesDeutsch, wird abgegeben.
LiteratureJ.D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics
W.K.H Panovsky and M. Phillis, Classical electricity and magnetism
L.D. Landau, E.M. Lifshitz, and L.P. Pitaevskii, Electrodynamics of continuus media
A. Sommerfeld, Elektrodynamik, Optik (Vorlesungen über theoretische Physik)
M. Born and E. Wolf, Principles of optics
R. Feynman, R. Leighton, and M. Sands, The Feynman Lectures of Physics, Vol II
Prerequisites / NoticeAdmissions to exam: 70% of homeworks worked on and returned on time. Homeworks can be done in groups of up to three students, each person must write their own solution.
401-2334-00LMethods of Mathematical Physics IIO6 credits3V + 2UE. Trubowitz
AbstractGroups, finite groups, Lie groups, SO(3) and SU(2), Lie algebras, representation theory, unitary representations, selfadjoint operators, Fourier Analysis
Objective
Second and Third Year Compulsory Courses (Programme Regulations 2004)
Examination Block III (only for Programme Regulations 2004)
In examination block III one of the following two course units must be chosen.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0206-00LQuantum Mechanics II Information W8 credits3V + 2UR. Renner
AbstractIntroduction to many-particle quantum mechanics and quantum statistics. Basic concepts: symmetrised many-body wave functions for fermions and bosons, the Pauli principle, Bose- and Fermi-statistic and second quantisation. Applications include the description of atoms, and the interaction between radiation and matter.
ObjectiveIntroduction to many-particle quantum mechanics and quantum statistics. In particular basic concepts such as symmetrised many-body wave functions for fermions and bosons, the Pauli principle, Bose- and Fermi-statistics and second quantisation will be discussed. Applications include
the description of atoms, and the interaction between radiation and matter.
ContentThe description of identical particles leads us to the
introduction of symmetrised wave functions for fermions
and bosons. We discuss simple few-body problems and
proceed with a systematic description of fermionic many
body problems in terms of second quantisation.
We also discuss basic concepts of quantum statistics.
Applications include the description of
atoms, and the interaction between radiation and matter.
LiteratureF. Schwabl, Quantenmechanik (Springer)
F. Schwabl, Quantenmechanik fuer Fortgeschrittene (Springer)
J.J. Sakurai, Advanced Quantum mechanics (Addison Wesley)
K. Huang, Statistical mechanics (John Wiley & Sons)
402-0234-00LMechanics of ContinuaW10 credits3V + 2UG. M. Graf
AbstractIrreversible thermodynamics near equilibrium: Onsager-Casimir relations, minimum entropy production principle. Thermoelectricity: Seebeck, Peltier and Thomson effects. Statistical mechanics of linear response: Kubo formulae, fluctuation-dissipation theorem. Brownian motion and Langevin equation. Jarzynski identity. Fluctuation theorems far from equilibrium. Open quantum systems and measurement.
ObjectiveIrreversible thermodynamics near equilibrium: fluctuations, affinities and fluxes, linear response, Onsager-Casimir relations, minimum entropy production principle. Thermoelectricity: Seebeck, Peltier and Thomson effects. Statistical mechanics of linear response: Dispersion relations, Kubo formulae, fluctuation-dissipation theorem. Brownian motion and Langevin equation. Jarzynski identity. Fluctuation theorems far from equilibrium: Evans-Searles and Gallavotti-Cohen. Open quantum systems and measurement: Completely positive maps and Lindbladians, applications to quantum optics.
Core Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0266-00LIntroduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics Information W12 credits4V + 2UK. S. Kirch
AbstractIntroduction to the concepts of nuclear and particle physics.
ObjectiveIntroduction to the concepts of nuclear and particle physics.
Discussion of new theoretical concepts and important experiments, which
brought about major breakthroughs in our understanding of the underlying physics.
Applications of nuclear and particle physics.
Links between particle physics and cosmology.
Content- Building blocks of matter (quarks and leptons) and their interactions (QED, QCD, weak interaction)
- The Standard Model of particle physics und open fundamental questions
- Bound systems (nuclear forces, structure of nuclei, stability)
- Applications of nuclear and particle physics (nuclear fusion and fission)
- Nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology
Lecture notesMore information and additional material concerning lecture and excersises are collected at
Link
Literature- Povh et al.: Teilchen und Kerne, Springer Verlag 2009
- Henley, Garcia: Subatomic Physics, World Scientific 2007
- Griffith: Introduction to Elementary Particles, Wiley VCH 2008
- Demtroeder: Experimentalphysik IV: Kern- Teilchen- und Astrophysik, Springer Verlag, 1998, 2005

See the web site for more suggestions
402-0275-00LQuantum ElectronicsW12 credits4V + 2UU. Keller
AbstractClassical and semi-classical introduction to Quantum Electronics. Mandatory for further elective courses in Quantum Electronics. The field of Quantum Electronics describes propagation of light and its interaction with matter. The emphasis is set on linear pulse and beam propagation in dispersive media, optical anisotropic materials, and waveguides and lasers.
ObjectiveTeach the fundamental building blocks in Quantum Electronics.
ContentWave propagation in dispersive materials
Linear pulse propagation
Reflexion and transmission at an interface
Interference and coherence
Fourier optics
Fundamentals of lasers
Linear wave propagation in anisotropic materials
Waveguides and integrated optics
Lecture notesGerman
Skript will be distributed in class
LiteratureReference:
Saleh, B.E.A., Teich, M.C.; Fundamentals of Photonics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., newest edition

Additional reference:
Siegman, A.E.; Lasers, University Science Books, Mill Valley, California Latest edition
Prerequisites / NoticeMandatory lecture for physics students

Prerequisits (minimal): vector analysis, differential equations, Fourier transformation
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Core Courses (Programme Regulations 2010)
Core Courses: Experimental Physics
from Autumn Semester 2012 and onward
Core Courses: Theoretical Physics
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-2214-00LTheory of Heat
Does not take place this semester.
W10 credits3V + 2Unot available
Abstract
Objective
402-0234-00LMechanics of ContinuaW10 credits3V + 2UG. M. Graf
AbstractIrreversible thermodynamics near equilibrium: Onsager-Casimir relations, minimum entropy production principle. Thermoelectricity: Seebeck, Peltier and Thomson effects. Statistical mechanics of linear response: Kubo formulae, fluctuation-dissipation theorem. Brownian motion and Langevin equation. Jarzynski identity. Fluctuation theorems far from equilibrium. Open quantum systems and measurement.
ObjectiveIrreversible thermodynamics near equilibrium: fluctuations, affinities and fluxes, linear response, Onsager-Casimir relations, minimum entropy production principle. Thermoelectricity: Seebeck, Peltier and Thomson effects. Statistical mechanics of linear response: Dispersion relations, Kubo formulae, fluctuation-dissipation theorem. Brownian motion and Langevin equation. Jarzynski identity. Fluctuation theorems far from equilibrium: Evans-Searles and Gallavotti-Cohen. Open quantum systems and measurement: Completely positive maps and Lindbladians, applications to quantum optics.
Practical Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0000-04LPhysics Lab IIO4 credits4PB. Schönfeld
AbstractIntroductory lab course in experimental physics.
ObjectiveVertiefendes Kennenlernen ausgewählter Gebiete der Elementarphysik im Rahmen eigener experimenteller Arbeit und deren Beurteilung (Fehlerrechnung).
ContentÜbergeordnetes Thema des ganzen Praktikums ist die Auseinandersetzung mit den grundlegenden Problemen eines Experimentes.
Am Beispiel einfacher Aufgaben sollen vor allem folgende Gesichtspunkte berücksichtigt werden:

- Physik als persönliches Erlebnis
- der praktische Aufbau des Experimentes und die Kenntnis der Messmethoden
- der Einsatz von und der Umgang mit Messinstrumenten
- die korrekte Auswertung und Beurteilung der Beobachtungen
- Vertiefung der Kenntnisse in Teilbereichen der Elementarphysik.
Lecture notessiehe Link
Prerequisites / NoticeAus einer Liste von 32 Experimenten können 8 ausgewählt und durchgeführt werden.

Voraussetzungen:
- Physik I
402-0240-00LAdvanced Physics Laboratory II Information W9 credits18PC. Grab, T. M. Ihn
AbstractThis laboratory course provides basic experimental skill training for performing physics experiments, including: Implementation of physics experiments using an instruction manual. Planning, designing, realizing, analyzing, and interpreting experiments. Estimating measurement precision.
ObjectiveStudents should learn how to perform a bit more complex experiments, analyze the data and interpret the results.
701-1264-00LAtmospheric Physics Lab Work Information W2.5 credits5PO. Stetzer
AbstractExperiments covering atmospheric physics, meteorology, and aeerosol physics which will be performed in the lab and partly outdoors.
ObjectiveThis course delivers inisghts into various aspects of atmospheric physics. These will be acquired within individual experiments which cover the following topics: Wind and movement of air parcels, evaporation and cooling depending on wind velocity (wind chill), the electric field of the atmosphere, the analysis of particulate matter (aerosol particles), and their influence on the solar radiation that reaches the earth.
ContentDetails about the course are available on the web page (cf. link).
Proseminars, Experimental and Theoretical Semester Papers
To organise a semester project take contact with one of the instructors.

Not all lecturers are directly eligible in myStudies if "Professors" is the required type of lecturers. In such cases please take contact with the Study Administration Office (Link).
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
402-0210-12LProseminar Theoretical Physics Information W9 credits2SN. Beisert, M. Christandl, C. Anastasiou, G. Blatter, M. Gaberdiel, T. K. Gehrmann, G. M. Graf, P. Jetzer, L. M. Mayer, B. Moore, R. Renner, T. C. Schulthess, U. Seljak, M. Sigrist, M. Troyer, D. Wyler
AbstractA guided self-study of original papers and of advanced textbooks in theoretical physics. Within the general topic, determined each semester, participants give a presentation on a particular theme.
Objective
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