General Relativity (GR) / Quantum Field Theory (QFT)
In the module Quantum Field Theory / General Theory of Relativity you will deepen previous knowledge and specialize in astrophysics, acquire and train new skills. This includes
- to master the fundamental concepts of quantum field theory and/or general relativity,
- to apply the basic concepts to investigate and predict the behavior of simple systems,
- to work on and solve simple model problems independently and justify their approach,
- interdisciplinary skills through the expanded range of subjects including related topics in neighboring areas such as astrophysics, particle physics and physics-related mathematics eligible as specialized courses.
The module prepares for topics of current research in in quantum field theory and/or general relativity and towards their own research activity within the master thesis. The module is subdivided into a core courses, specialized courses, an advanced seminar, a research internship and contains Lectures, problem classes, seminar (optional), research internship (guidance to independent research; optional).
You can find the courses on Klips.
List of lectures which has been accepted in earlier semesters
Lecture Title / Topic | Description | HPW | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||||
| Relativity and Cosmology I | Detail | 4+2 | 9 | W |
| Relativity and Cosmology II | Detail | 4+2 | 9 | S |
| Quantum Field Theory I | Detail | 4+2 | 9 | S |
| Quantum Field Theory II | Detail | 4+2 | 9 | W |
| Specialized Courses | ||||
| Quantum Aspects of Gravity: Quantum Gravity, The Early Universe, QFT in Curved Spacetime, Foundations of Quantum Theory, Quantum Black Holes | Detail | 2 | 3 | W/S |
| Particle- and Astrophysics: Advanced Astrophysics, Group Theory, Theoretical Particle Physics, Advanced Theoretical Physics, Theoretical Astroparticle Physics, Superstring Theory, Supersymmetry | Detail | 3+1 | 6 | W/S |
| Mathematics: Topology, Differential Geometry, Theory of Groups, Functional Analysis, Geometry and Analysis on Supermanifolds and Lie Supergroups | Detail | 2/4+2 | 3/6 | W/S |
| Geometry in Physics | Detail | 4+2 | 9 | S |
| Seminars | ||||
| Advanced seminar on current topics in GR/QFT | 2 | 3 | ||