402-0883-63L  Symmetries in Physics

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersM. Gaberdiel
Periodicitytwo-yearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractThe course gives an introduction to symmetry groups in physics. It explains the relevant mathematical background (finite groups, Lie groups and algebras as well as their representations), and illustrates their important role in modern physics.
ObjectiveThe aim of the course is to give a self-contained introduction into finite group theory as well as Lie theory from a physicists point of view. Abstract mathematical constructions will be illustrated with examples from physics.