Algebraic Methods of Mathematical Physics (MATH7133)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
MATH3103
Prerequisite
Permission of Head of School
Assessment methods
Assigments; examinations
Course enquiries
Prof Mark Gould (mdg@maths.uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
(offered in semester 2 in odd years only) Algebraic structures & their representations of importance to current mathematical physics research: Lie algebras & superalgebras; quantum groups & algebras; Hopf & quasi-Hopf algebras; affine & Kac-Moody algebras. Illustrative applications to knot theory & physics.