65-405:  Mathematical Structures in Physics
Lecturer: Christoph Schweigert
Contents: 1. Classical mechanics
2. Lagrangian theories
3. Hamiltonian theories
4. Quantum mechanics
5. Electrodynamcis
6. A first glimpse on quantum field theory
Aim: We introduce the mathematical structures underlying classical mechanics, electrodynamics and quantum mechanics. The emphasis is on concepts; examples and applications will be discussed for illustration.
For more informaion refer to:
http://www.math.uni-hamburg.de/home/schweigert/ws09/strukturen.html
Prerequisites: These lectures address students of mathematics, physics and mathematical physics, both from the master programs and diploma students as well as interested advanced undergraduate students.
Literature: Will be given in the lectures.
Time and Place: Lectures: Tuesday, 10:15-11:45, Geomatikum, Lecture Hall H3. Every week, starting on October 20.
Tutorials:
Monday, 16:15-17:45, Geomatikum 1643.
On October 27, November 2, November 9, November 23 and December 7, January 11 and on January 18.
Script: A script and a problem set with hints can be obtained as a pdf file. Lecture of January 26, 2010 and Lecture of February 2, 2010.