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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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Techniques Of Theoretical Physics
This note provides an application of mathematical methods to problems in theoretical physics. Topics covered includes: A variety of techniques employing calculus, Introduction to complex numbers, matrices, vector calculus, Fourier series, and differential equations.
Author(s): Prof. Nikolay Prokofiev
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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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These lecture notes provide a detailed introduction to the bosonic string and conformal field theory, aimed at "Part III" (i.e. masters level) students. The full set of lectures notes can be downloaded here and weigh in at around 200 pages. Individual sections can be downloaded below. Last updated February 2012.This covers the following: The Classical String, The Quantum String, Open Strings and D-Branes, Introducing Conformal Field Theory, Path Integrals and Ghosts, Scattering Amplitudes, Low Energy Effective Actions, Compactification and T-Duality
Author(s): David Tong, Cambridge university
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Introduction to String Theory (PDF 79p)
This book covers the following topics: Strings in QCD, The classical string, Open and closed strings, Quantization, Lorentz invariance, Interactions and vertex operators, BRST quantization, The Polyakov path integral, T-Duality, Complex coordinates, Fermions in strings, The GSO Projection, Zero modes.
Author(s): Gerard ’t Hooft
79 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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This note explains the following topics: Conformal field theory, BRST Quantization, Tree-level amplitudes, Loop amplitudes, Compactification and duality, Superstrings, Heterotic strings, D-branes, Strings at strong coupling.
Author(s): The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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What is String Theory [PDF 153p]
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Introduction to Superstring Theory [PDF 244p]
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