Conceptual and methodical introduction to theoretical physics by taking the example of classical mechanics. Discussion of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian descriptions as well as symmetries and conserved quantities.

The course discusses the quantisation of relativistic fields towards formulating Quantum Electrodynamics. It introduces the notion of scalar, spinor and vector fields and it describes their elementary interactions in terms of correlation functions and scattering amplitudes including radiative corrections.

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.

This course gives an introduction to the theory of integrable systems, related symmetry algebras and efficients calculational methods.

The course discusses modern techniques and applications of relativistic quantum field theory with an emphasis on path integral quantisation of non-abelian gauge theories and spontaneous breaking of symmetries.

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.