 | Study programme 2022-2023 | Français | |
| Group theory | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-PHYS-201 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | Français | 30 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 |
Content of Learning Activity
Finite groups and their unitary irreducible representations (UIRs). Lie groups and algebras. Topology of SO(3). Morphism between SO(3) and SU(2). Classification and construction of the UIRs of SU(2). Haar measure. Cartan classification of semi simple Lie algebras.
Required Learning Resources/Tools
PDF file of the lecture notes based on the following reference:
Wu Ki Tung, "Group theory in Physics", World Scientific (1985)
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Lectures notes on Moodle or Teams
Other Recommended Reading
M. Hamermesh, "Group Theory", Dover (1989)
A. Knapp, "Lie groups: Beyond an Introduction", Birkhauser, 2nd edition (2002);
Fuchs and Schweigert, "Symmetries, Lie algebras and Representations: A graduate course for Physicists", Cambridge (2003)
Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
- Exercices dirigés
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)