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Foundations and New Methods in Theoretical Physics Lecture Notes
This lecture note explains the following topics: Scattering Amplitudes, The functional renormalization group method, Black hole thermodynamics, Tools for supersymmetry, Theory of cosmological perturbations, Canonical gravity, Quantization of gauge systems, Vector models in the large N limit, Neutrinos in astrophysics and cosmology, Renormalization of the electroweak Standard Model, BRS symmetry and cohomology.
Author(s): W.E. Heraeus Summer School
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Introduction to Theoretical Polymer Physics
This note describes the following topics: Random Walk models of polymer conformations, Gaussian chain, Self-avoiding walks and excluded-volume interaction, Scale invariance, Relation between self-avoiding walks and critical phenomena, Self-consistent field theory for polymers, Screening of excluded volume interactions, Flory-Huggins theory, Theta collapse, Blob concept, Generic phase diagram of polymer solutions, Rouse model, Zimm model, Hydrodynamic screening in semidilute solutions, Reptation model.
Author(s): Monash University, Australia
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Advanced Concepts of Theoretical Physics
This note describes mathematical concepts that are at the basis of the modern theories of particle and condensed matter physics, as well as of some advanced topics in quantum mechanics. Topics covered includes: From Mechanics to Quantum Field Theory, Lie Groups and Lie Algebras, Galilei, Lorentz, and PoincarŽe Algebras, Abelian and Non-Abelian Gauge Fields, Topology of Gauge Fields, Angular Momentum in Quantum Mechanics.
Author(s): Uwe-Jens Wiese
142 Pages
M.Phys Option in Theoretical Physics
This note covers the following topics: Path Integrals in Quantum Mechanics, Stochastic Processes and Path Integrals, Statistical mechanics in one dimension, Classical Field Theory , Canonical Quantization, Interacting Quantum Fields, Path Integrals in Quantum Field Theory, Many-Particle Quantum Systems, Phase Transitions.
Author(s): John Chalker and Andre Lukas
113 Pages
Eight Lectures on Theoretical Physics
This note covers the following topics: Reversibility and Irreversibility, Thermodynamic States of Equilibrium in Dilute Solutions, Atomic Theory of Matter, Equation of State for a Monatomic Gas, Heat Radiation and Electrodynamic Theory, Heat Radiation. Statistical Theory, General Dynamics. Principle of Least Action, Principle of Relativity.
Author(s): Max Planck
99 Pages
String Theory for Undergraduates
This note covers the following topics: Lorentz transformations, Light-cone coordinates, Energy and momentum, Compact dimensions, orbifolds, Relativistic electrodynamics, Gauss' law, Gravitation and Planck's length, Gravitational potentials, compactification, and large extra dimensions, area formula for spatial surfaces, Relativistic strings: Nambu-Goto action, equations of motion and boundary conditions, Periodicity conditions for the motion of closed strings, The formation of cusps, Conserved currents in E&M, Conserved charges in lagrangian mechanics, Closed strings and Heterotic string theory.
Author(s): Prof. Barton Zwiebach and Prof. Alan Guth
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Concepts in Theoretical Physics
These lectures provide bite sized introductions to a handful of topics in theoretical physics, aimed at first year undergraduates. They were given from 2008 to 2011. Presentations can be downloaded below.The lecture notes can be downloaded in both PDF and PS formats
Author(s): David Tong, Cambridge university
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Introduction To String Field Theory (PDF 247p)
This book covers the following topics: General light cone, General BRST, General gauge theories, Particle, Classical mechanics, Light-cone quantum mechanics, BRST quantum mechanics, Graphs, BRST field theory, Light-cone field theory and Gauge-invariant interactions.
Author(s): Warren Siegel
247 Pages
Open Superstring Field Theory Applied to Tachyon Condensation
This note explains the following topics: Bosonic String Field Theory, Superstring Field Theory and its Application to Tachyon Condensation, Towards Supersymmetric Extension of Vacuum String Field Theory.
Author(s): Kazuki Ohmori
109 Pages
Electricity, Optics and Modern Physics
This note explains the following topics: Electric fields, Electric forces, Electromagnetic waves, Geometical optics, Gauss' law, Diffraction and polarization, Interference of light, Capacitance, Current and resistance, Magnetic fields, Inductance, Faraday's law and Nuclear energy.
Author(s): Georgia State University
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The Meaning of Einstein's Equation
This is a brief introduction to general relativity, designed for both students and teachers of the subject. It mainly deals with Einstein's Equation and Some Consequences.
Author(s): John Baez and Emory Bunn
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What is String Theory [PDF 153p]
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