Advanced Topics in Theoretical Physics 1

6 EC

Semester 1, period 1, 2

5354ATIT6Y

Owner Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree)
Coordinator dr. Clelia de Mulatier
Part of Master Physics and Astronomy, track Theoretical Physics, Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree), track General Physics and Astronomy,

Course manual 2025/2026

Course content

Topics will cover all subjects of interest to theory students of all fields, from low- to high-energy physics, from condensed matter to string theory. The target group consists of advanced master's students who have completed their standard introductory master's courses. The topic for ATTP1 in the academic year 2025/2026 is "Information theory".

Because the course is shared with other universities, all the course material will be made available via a different environment (campuswire).

More information and registration for the course here:
https://www.drstp.nl/events/advanced-topics-in-theoretical-physics-autumn-2025/ 

Objectives

    Teaching methods

    • Lecture
    • Exercise session
    • Self-study

    During the semester, three different modules will be given. Each module consists of four lectures (2hrs each) and four exercise sessions (4hrs each), scheduled on the same day. The list of modules to be taught during any given semester as well as the location will be communicated via email and the web.

    Learning activities

    Activity

    Number of hours

    Lectures

    24

    Exercise sessions

    48

    Self-study

    96

    Attendance

  • Some course components require compulsory attendance. If compulsory attendance applies, this will be indicated in the Course Catalogue which can be consulted via the UvA-website. The rationale for and implementation of this compulsory attendance may vary per course and, if applicable, is included in the Course Manual.

    • Assessment

    Item and weight Details

    Final grade

    At the end of the module there is an exam. All exams are pass/fail. You need to pass all three exams to receive credit for the course. 

    Fraud and plagiarism

    The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

    Course structure

    WeeknummerOnderwerpenStudiestof
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10
    11
    12
    13
    14
    15
    16

    Additional information

    This course is given as part of the educational program of the Delta Institute for Theoretical Physics (D-ITP). The D-ITP is a joint initiative between the universities of Amsterdam (UvA), Leiden (UL) and Utrecht (UU), and the lectures will be given by professors from these three institutions. The location of the lecturers and exercise sessions rotates as well.

    The target group is advanced master students Theoretical Physics who have completed their standard introductory master's courses.

    Contact information

    Coordinator

    • dr. Clelia de Mulatier