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    BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE PILANI

    K.K.BIRLA GOA CAMPUS


    Instruction Division
    First Semester 2014-2015
    Course Handout
    Course No. : PHY F422/425 August 04, 2014
    Course Title : Group theory & Applications / Advanced Mathematical Methods of Physics
    Instructor-in-charge : Madhu Kallingalthodi
    Course Description :
    The course intends to introduce the mathematics of groups with emphasis on problems in Physics.
    Prerequisites : Quantum Mechanics II or Mathematical Methods of Physics
    The rst part of the course will focus on the mathematical aspects of groups. Basic features of groups
    will be described by using mostly discrete groups as examples. The notions of cosets, conjugacy classes and
    invariant subgroup will be discussed. Cayleys theorem, Lagranges theorem and their implications will be
    dealt with. A signicant number of permutation groups (symmetry groups) used in solid state physics will
    be discussed. We will also discuss direct product and semidirect product groups.
    Aspects of group representation will be discussed. Faithful representations, reducible/irreducible repre-
    sentations will be dened with examples. Young diagrams will be introduced as a method to represent and
    construct group representations.
    Lie groups will make up the major part of the course. Lie algebra will be dened and discussed. Important
    classes of simple, semi-simple Lie algebra will be explained. Various representations of Lie algebra will be
    introduced including the adjoint representation. SU(2) and SU(3) algebras will be discussed in detail After
    introducing subalgebra, Cartan subalgebra will be discussed. Weights and roots of a Lie algebra will be
    discussed. Dynkin diagrams as a method to represent the Lie algebras will be introduced. Classication of
    Lie groups/algebras based on this will be introduced.
    Final part of the course will discuss spinors as a representations of Lorentz groups and SU(2). Weyl, Ma-
    jorana represntations will be introduced. Cliord algebra and supersymmetry algebra will also be discussed
    if time permits.
    Textbooks :
    T1. Group Theory and Its Applications to Physical Problems, Morton Hamermesh, Dover Publications.
    T2. Semi-simple Lie Algebra and Their Representations, R. N. Cahn, Benjamin/Cummins.
    References :
    R1. Brian G. Wybourne, Classical Groups for Physicists, John Wiley & Sons.
    R2. H. Georgi, Lie Algebras in Particle Physics, Addison-Wesley.
    R3. M. Artin, Algebra, Prentice Hall.
    R4. W. Ledermann, Introduction to Group Theory, Longman.
    R5. I. N. Herstein, Topics in Algebra, Wiley International.
    R6. I. N. Herstein, Abstract Algebra, Prentice Hall.
    R7. D. J. S. Robinson, A Course in the Theory of Groups, Springer-Verlag.
    Evaluation Scheme :
    Evaluation Component Duration Weightage (%) Date & Time Nature
    Test 1 60 minutes 20
    16-09-2014
    14:00 to 15:00
    Open book
    Test 2 60 minutes 20
    21-10-2014
    14:00 to 15:00
    Open book
    Problem sets + Tutorials 15 + 5 Common Hour
    Compre. Exam 180 minutes 40
    02-12-2014
    14:00 to 17:00
    Open book
    Course plan :
    Lecture No. Learning Objectives Topics to be covered Reference
    1-12
    Algebra of groups
    Symmetry groups
    Groups; isomorphisms, subgroups;
    Cayleys and Lagranges theorems;
    coset, conjugacy class, normal
    subgroup; Simple/semi-simple groups;
    direct,semidirect product;
    Symmetry group, point group andlattices
    Hamermesh
    13-18 Representations
    Faithful, Irreducible representations,
    Schurs lemma, Young tableaux,
    Characters
    Hamermesh
    19-35
    Lie groups
    Lie algebras
    Lie groups, Lie algebra,
    Fundamental & Adjoint representations
    Casimirs, Cartan subalgebra,
    Weights, Roots, SU(2), SU(3)
    Dynkin diagrams, classications
    Cahn, Georgi
    36-44 Spinors
    Tensor and spinor representations
    Weyl, Majorana representations
    Cliord algebra
    Supersymmetry algebra
    TBA
    Consultation hours : Schedule and venue to be discussed in class.
    Make-up Policy : Make-up will be given only in genuine cases. No make-up for the tutorials.
    Instructor-in-charge

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