Classical Field Theory

The course starts with a thorough treatment of the phase space formulation of classical dynamical systems. It then continues with a description of how systems with first and second class constraints are analyzed using both Dirac's method and the BRST method. Important applications such as the Maxwell theory of electromagnetism, Yang-Mills theories and Einstein's theory of gravity are included, together with the geometrical description of these theories.

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: For admission to the course knowledge corresponding to 60 hp mathematics and 60 hp physics is required. A course in analytical mechanics is recommended.

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.