Module 28-M-TP1 Theoretical Physics 1

Faculty

Person responsible for module

Regular cycle (beginning)

Every semester

Credit points and duration

10 Credit points

For information on the duration of the modul, refer to the courses of study in which the module is used.

Competencies

Non-official translation of the module descriptions. Only the German version is legally binding.

Students deepen and broaden their fundamental technical knowledge and skills in selected disciplines of theoretical physics. In addition to a broad overview of internal physical contexts, they have gained in-depth insights into the content and methods of theoretical and mathematical physics. You will be able to specialise further in the subsequent in-depth phase.

Content of teaching

The specific content is determined by the selected events. These can be
be, for example:

General theory of relativity
Lattice field theory
Hydrodynamics
Non-equilibrium physics
Quantum Chromodynamics
Quantum Mechanics II
Quantum field theory
Quantum field theory at finite temperature and density
Supersymmetry
Theoretical solid state physics
Random matrix theory

Recommended previous knowledge

Theoretical mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics and stat. physics.

Necessary requirements

Explanation regarding the elements of the module

The courses are offered either to the extent of 10 CP (type A or C) or twice 5 CP (type B). The scope and any other suitable courses will be announced in the electronic course catalogue (ekvv). Either one lecture with tutorial (A) or two lectures with tutorials (B.1 + B.2) or one lecture with tutorial and accompanying seminar (C) must be studied.
As a rule, a course of type A is attended due to the range of courses offered, type C or B.1+B.2 are an exception. As a rule, this module is completed with one examination.

Module structure: 1-2 SL, 1-2 bPr 1

Courses

Seminar Theoretical Physics 1 (C)
Type seminar
Regular cycle WiSe&SoSe
Workload5 90 h (30 + 60)
LP 3 [SL]
Theoretical Physics 1 (A)
Type lecture
Regular cycle WiSe&SoSe
Workload5 150 h (60 + 90)
LP 5 [Pr]
Specialisation Theoretical Physics 1 (B.1)
Type lecture
Regular cycle WiSe&SoSe
Workload5 90 h (30 + 60)
LP 3 [Pr]
Specialisation Theoretical Physics 1 (B.2)
Type lecture
Regular cycle WiSe&SoSe
Workload5 90 h (30 + 60)
LP 3 [Pr]
Specialisation Theoretical Physics 1 (C)
Type lecture
Regular cycle WiSe&SoSe
Workload5 120 h (45 + 75)
LP 4 [Pr]
Tutorial on Theoretical Physics 1 (A)
Type exercise
Regular cycle WiSe&SoSe
Workload5 90 h (30 + 60)
LP 3 [SL]
Tutorial on Theoretical Physics 1 (B.1)
Type exercise
Regular cycle WiSe&SoSe
Workload5 30 h (15 + 15)
LP 1 [SL]
Tutorial on Theoretical Physics 1 (B.2)
Type exercise
Regular cycle WiSe&SoSe
Workload5 30 h (15 + 15)
LP 1 [SL]
Tutorial on Theoretical Physics 1 (C)
Type exercise
Regular cycle WiSe&SoSe
Workload5 30 h (15 + 15)
LP 1 [SL]

Study requirements

Allocated examiner Workload LP2
Teaching staff of the course Seminar Theoretical Physics 1 (C) (seminar)

The seminar is linked to a study coursework in the form of an own presentation and active participation in the scientific discourse (asking questions) as well as the follow-up of the other presentations.

see above see above
Teaching staff of the course Tutorial on Theoretical Physics 1 (A) (exercise)

Regular completion of the exercises (usually 50%), in each case with a recognisable and goal-oriented solution approach, as well as participation in the exercise groups (in particular: Presentation of own solutions or solution approaches, asking technical questions and critical discussion of the physical problems, working on attendance exercises).
The exercises to be worked on will be issued one week in advance. The lecturer determines the exact criteria at the beginning of the course and announces them.

see above see above
Teaching staff of the course Tutorial on Theoretical Physics 1 (B.1) (exercise)

Regular completion of the exercises (usually 50%), in each case with a recognisable and goal-oriented solution approach, as well as participation in the exercise groups (in particular: Presentation of own solutions or solution approaches, asking technical questions and critical discussion of the physical problems, working on attendance exercises).
The exercises to be worked on will be issued one week in advance. The lecturer determines the exact criteria at the beginning of the course and announces them.

see above see above
Teaching staff of the course Tutorial on Theoretical Physics 1 (B.2) (exercise)

Regular completion of the exercises (usually 50%), in each case with a recognisable and goal-oriented solution approach, as well as participation in the exercise groups (in particular: Presentation of own solutions or solution approaches, asking technical questions and critical discussion of the physical problems, working on attendance exercises).
The exercises to be worked on will be issued one week in advance. The lecturer determines the exact criteria at the beginning of the course and announces them.

see above see above
Teaching staff of the course Tutorial on Theoretical Physics 1 (C) (exercise)

Regular completion of the exercises (usually 50%), in each case with a recognisable and goal-oriented solution approach, as well as participation in the exercise groups (in particular: Presentation of own solutions or solution approaches, asking technical questions and critical discussion of the physical problems, working on attendance exercises).
The exercises to be worked on will be issued one week in advance. The lecturer determines the exact criteria at the beginning of the course and announces them.

see above see above

Examinations

written examination o. oral examination
Allocated examiner Teaching staff of the course Theoretical Physics 1 (A) (lecture)
Weighting 1
Workload 60h
LP2 2

Written exam (approx. 2-3 hours)
Oral examination (approx. 30 minutes)
The module examination covers the lecture and tutorial.

written examination o. oral examination
Allocated examiner Teaching staff of the course Specialisation Theoretical Physics 1 (B.1) (lecture)
Weighting 1
Workload 30h
LP2 1

Written exam (approx. 2-3 hours)
Oral examination (approx. 30 minutes)
The module examination covers the lecture and tutorial.

written examination o. oral examination
Allocated examiner Teaching staff of the course Specialisation Theoretical Physics 1 (B.2) (lecture)
Weighting 1
Workload 30h
LP2 1

Written exam (approx. 2-3 hours)
Oral examination (approx. 30 minutes)
The module examination covers the lecture and tutorial.

written examination o. oral examination
Allocated examiner Teaching staff of the course Specialisation Theoretical Physics 1 (C) (lecture)
Weighting 1
Workload 60h
LP2 2

Written exam (approx. 2-3 hours)
Oral examination (approx. 30 minutes)
The module examination covers the lecture and tutorial.

The module is used in these degree programmes:

Degree programme Profile Recom­mended start 3 Duration Manda­tory option 4
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics / Master of Science [FsB vom 26.04.2024 mit Änderungen vom 29.05.2024 und 10.12.2024 und der Berichtigung vom 01.04.2025] Admission Track Profile A 1. o. 2. one semester Obli­gation
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics / Master of Science [FsB vom 26.04.2024 mit Änderungen vom 29.05.2024 und 10.12.2024 und der Berichtigung vom 01.04.2025] Admission Track Profile B 1. o. 2. one semester Obli­gation

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The module structure displays the required number of study requirements and examinations.
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LP is the short form for credit points.
3
The figures in this column are the specialist semesters in which it is recommended to start the module. Depending on the individual study schedule, entirely different courses of study are possible and advisable.
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Workload (contact time + self-study)
SoSe
Summer semester
WiSe
Winter semester
SL
Study requirement
Pr
Examination
bPr
Number of examinations with grades
uPr
Number of examinations without grades
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