Course - Application of Symmetry Groups in Physics - FY8104
FY8104 - Application of Symmetry Groups in Physics
About
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2016/2017
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
The course is given every other year, next time autumn 2017. Examples of groups. Classes, cosets, factor groups. Irreducible and reducible representations. The character of a representation. Point groups and product groups. Invariant tensors. Symmetry of the Hamiltonian operator and corresponding perturbation terms. Evaluation of matrix elements. Crystal field splitting. Optical spectra. Magnetic space groups. Ginzburg-Landau theory. Symmetry in the energy bands of electrons. Continuous groups and Lie groups.
Learning outcome
The student is expected to learn how to apply symmetry in a systematic way within atomic, molecular, and solid state physics.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and voluntary calculation exercises. When lectures and lecture material are in English, the exam may be given in English only.
The re-sit examination (in August) may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
FY2045/TFY4250 Quantum Mechanics I and TFY4205 Quantum Mechanics II, or corresponding knowledge. Good knowledge in linear algebra is strongly recommended.
Course materials
T. Inui, Y. Tanabe og Y. Onodera: Group Theory and Its Applications in Physics, Springer Verlag 1990.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIF4984 | 7.5 | ||
| FY3105 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
No
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Physics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"