Introduction to Electrodynamics. Discussion and formulation of Maxwell’s equations in vacuum and with matter. Connection to the special theory of relativity.

Introduction to Electrodynamics. Discussion and formulation of Maxwell’s equations in vacuum and with matter. Connection to the special theory of relativity.

This course sensitises doctoral students to ethical issues that may occur during their doctorate. After an introduction to ethics and good scientific practice, students are familiarised with resources that can assist them with ethical decision-making. Students get the chance to apply their knowledge in a context specific to research in physics.

String theory is an attempt to quantise gravity and unite it with the other fundamental forces of nature. It is related to numerous interesting topics and questions in quantum field theory. In this course, an introduction to the basics of string theory is provided.

The 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 across modern physics.