The general theory of relativity and its observational basis. Discussion of attempts at a quantum field theory of gravitation. See MATH M637. Experimental facts about hadrons and leptons, introduction to models of the fundamental particles and interactions, and experimental methods of high-energy physics. Field theoretic descriptions of elementary particles and applications.
Topics vary from year to year.
Integral equations, including Green's function techniques, linear vector spaces, and elements of quantum mechanical angular momentum theory. For students of experimental and theoretical physics. Continuation of P556. Topics include advanced kinetic and transport theory, phase transitions, and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics. Theoretical tools for analysis of scattering experiments.