Symmetries of Quantum Mechanics
This course unit
is intended primarily for Mathematical Physics 3
students, but it may be attended by Astrophysics 4 and Physics 4
students, MPhys students, physics graduate students, and indeed by
anyone else who may be interested.
You are welcome to discuss any aspect of the lectures if clarifications
are needed. E-mail or see me after class to set up a time. Reply to your
questions will be posted on this page - see the Q&A link on the right.
Solving problems is a central part of the course as it allows you to apply abstract concepts
to practical examples. Problem sheets are available for download on the right.
"What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing", Aristotle, Ethics
Lectures: Mon 10-11, Thu 10-11
Tutorials: Mon 11-12
There are no fixed office hours at this moment; please feel free to come and see
me whenever you need to. It may be easier to set up a time by email.
This course
provides an introduction to the theory of groups and their
applications in physics. No previous knowledge of groups is required,
but the applications build on classical and quantum mechanics. The
topics covered are: basics of group theory;
finite group theory; representations of finite groups; an introduction
to Lie groups and their representations; applications in classical and
quantum physics.