Modern Physics for Mathematicians
An Introductory Course
Dr. P.J.M. Bongaarts, Instituut-Lorentz (e-mail: bongaart@lorentz.leidenuniv.nl)
Syllabus "Topics from 20th century physics"
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Title, Preface and Contents (8 pages)
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I. Introduction (8 pages)
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II. Classical Mechanics (13 pages)
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III. Quantum Theory: Chapters 1-6. General Principles (18 pages)
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III. Quantum Theory: Chapters 7-9. Quantum Mechanics of a Single Particle (28 pages)
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III. Quantum Theory: Chapters 10-13. Applying Symmetry Principles (Incomplete) (10 pages)
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Appendix A: Manifolds (Incomplete) (9 pages)
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Appendix B: Hilbert Space (23 pages)
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Appendix C: Probability Theory (6 pages)
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Appendix D: Lie Groups and Lie Algebras (14 pages)
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Appendix E: Biographical Notes (Incomplete) (6 pages)
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Work on this syllabus is in progress
P.J.M. Bongaarts
, April 17, 2002