FSI3015 Symmetries in Physics 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2021
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Symmetries and symmetry groups. Basic group theory and theory of group representations. Lie groups and Lie algebras. The rotation and Lorentz groups. The Wigner-Eckart theorem and the Clebsch-Gordan series. Applications to physics.
Intended learning outcomes
To give an introduction to the use of symmetries in solving physical problems, the mathematical theory of group representations and a description of some important symmetry groups.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Quantum physics.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
- Compendium.
- H.F. Jones: Groups, representations and physics. 2nd ed. IOP Publishing 1998.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Solution of a number of homework problems.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.