Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | ||
Gravitation avancée et théorie des cordes | |||
Programme component of Master's in Physics à la Faculty of Science |
Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3 |
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Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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US-M2-SCPHYS-034-M | Optional UE | CAMPOLEONI Andrea | S827 - Physique de l'Univers, Champs et Gravitation |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.00 | 2nd term |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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S-PHYS-047 | Advanced Gravitation and String Theory | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
Programme component |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
Understanding of the geometric foundations of gauge theories, including General Relativity.
Content of UE
Basic notions about graded and differential algebras, differential forms. Introduction to fibered spaces and their connections. Link with the physics of gauge fields (electromagnetism, standard model and General Relativity).
Prior Experience
Linear algebra, electromagnetism.
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
None
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
None
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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S-PHYS-047 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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S-PHYS-047 |
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Required Reading
AA | |
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S-PHYS-047 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-PHYS-047 | M. Göckeler and T. Schücker, "Differential geometry, gauge theories and gravity", Cambridge Univ. Press (1987). |
Recommended Reading
AA | |
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S-PHYS-047 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-PHYS-047 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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S-PHYS-047 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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S-PHYS-047 | Unauthorized |