— Mathematical Statistical Mechanics & Quantum Field Theory

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Mathematical principles of statistical mechanics and quantum field theory. Topics include classical and quantum lattice systems, variational principles, spontaneous symmetry breaking and phase transitions, second quantization and Fock space, and fundamentals of quantum field theory. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s). Grade Mode: Letter. MAT 266 — Mathematical Statistical Mechanics & Quantum Field Theory (4 units) Course Description: Mathematical principles of statistical mechanics and quantum field theory. Topics include classical and quantum lattice systems, variational principles, spontaneous symmetry breaking and phase transitions, second quantization and Fock space, and fundamentals of quantum field theory. Prerequisite(s): MAT 265 ; or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students; open to undergraduate students with consent of instructor. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s). Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s). Grade Mode: Letter. MAT 266 — Mathematical Statistical Mechanics & Quantum Field Theory (4 units) Course Description: Mathematical principles of statistical mechanics and quantum field theory. Topics include classical and quantum lattice systems, variational principles, spontaneous symmetry breaking and phase transitions, second quantization and Fock space, and fundamentals of quantum field theory. Prerequisite(s): MAT 265 ; or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to graduate students; open to undergraduate students with consent of instructor. Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s). Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.