This course is intended for students interested in recent developments in mathematical physics. The list of possible topics include: special functions in mathematical physics, representation theory of Lie algebras in the context of the Standard Model; random matrix theory and its applications; topological and quantum materials; and quantum field theory and/or string theory. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): MATH 379 and PHYS 383; or permission of the instructor. Note: Taking at least one iteration of this course is highly recommended for students in Mathematical Physics. Interested Honours students in Mathematics or Physics are encouraged to take this course with permission of the instructor. Students may take this course more than once for credit, provided the topic covered in each offering differs substantially. Students must consult the Department to ensure that the topics covered are different.
This course is intended for students interested in recent developments in mathematical physics. The list of possible topics include: special functions in mathematical physics, representation theory of Lie algebras in the context of the Standard Model; random matrix theory and its applications; topological and quantum materials; and quantum field theory and/or string theory. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): MATH 379 and PHYS 383; or permission of the instructor. Note: Taking at least one iteration of this course is highly recommended for students in Mathematical Physics. Interested Honours students in Mathematics or Physics are encouraged to take this course with permission of the instructor. Students may take this course more than once for credit, provided the topic covered in each offering differs substantially. Students must consult the Department to ensure that the topics covered are different.
