Theory and Applications of Simple Lie-Algebras
Module PH2136
Module version of WS 2011/2
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| SS 2018 | WS 2011/2 |
Basic Information
PH2136 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered irregular.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Specific catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2136 in the version of WS 2011/2 was Norbert Kaiser.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
definition and basic notions for Lie algebras, low-dimensional examples, representations of sl(2,C), classical Lie algebra, root space decomposition of semi-simple Lie algebras, root systems and their complete classification through Dynkin diagrams, exceptional Lie algebras, representations and fundamental dominant weights, real and coplex Clifford algebras and their complete classification
Learning Outcome
The student knows the basic notions of Lie algebras and the differences between real and complex Lie algebras.The The student knows the basic that semi-simple Lie algebras possess a root space decomposition and that the corresponding root systems can be completely classified.
The student knows that representations of semi-simple Lie algebras are determined by highest weights and that these a integral linear combinations of fundamental dominant weights.
The student knows the generalization of the Dirac algebra in form of the complete classification of the real and complex Clifford algebras.
Preconditions
linear algebra
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Theory and applications of simple Lie-algebras | Kaiser, N. |
Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH 3344 |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.