Course manual 2021/2022

Study materials

Literature

Selected papers and sources, on Canvas

Syllabus

On Canvas

Objectives

1. The student has achieved knowledge of central debates in contemporary philosophy of physics.
2. The student is able to critically analyse the foundations of physical theories.
3. The student is able to formulate a well-argued view on open questions in current physics.

Teaching methods

Lecture
Presentation/symposium
Working independently on e.g. a project or thesis

Learning activities

Activity	Hours
Hoorcollege	14
Tentamen	2
Werkcollege	14
Self study	138
Total	168	(6 EC x 28 uur)

Attendance

Requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).

In addition to, or instead of, classes in the form of lectures, the elements of the master’s examination programme often include a practical component as defined in article A-1.2 of part A. The course catalogue contains information on the types of classes in each part of the programme. Attendance during practical components is mandatory.

Assessment

Item and weight	Details
Final grade
20% Presentation
40% Project
40% Tentamen

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

Weeknummer	Onderwerpen	Studiestof
1	Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
2	Quantum Logic and Quantum Information
3	Time and Relativity
4	The Hole Argument and Noether's Theorem
5	Symmetry and Duality
6	Duality and Information Loss Paradox
7	Project Presentations
8	Exam

Owner	Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree)
Coordinator	dr. Sebastian De Haro Ollé
Part of	Master Physics and Astronomy, track Theoretical Physics, Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree), track General Physics and Astronomy,

Philosophy of Physics