MC333 Supersymmetry and supergeometry

Faculty of Science
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Jordan Thomas Francois, PhD (lecturer)
prof. RNDr. Jan Slovák, DrSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Jan Slovák, DrSc.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics – Departments – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 19. 2. to Sun 26. 5. Fri 12:00–13:50 M4,01024
Prerequisites
Interest in Geometry in Mathematical Physics
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Abstract
Discuss basic concept and results related to super geometry and its applications, based on jointly studied literature.
Learning outcomes
Understanding of the basic state of the art of super geometry and its applications.
Key topics
Reading and discussing basic concepts. Discussion of possible applications.
Study resources and literature
  • Supersymmetry in mathematics and physics : UCLA Los Angeles, USA 2010. Edited by Sergio Ferrara - Rita Fioresi - V. S. Varadarajan. Heidelberg: Springer, 2011, x, 273. ISBN 9783642217432. info
  • VARADARAJAN, V. S. Supersymmetry for mathematicians : an introduction. Providence, R.I.: American Mathematical Society, 2004, vii, 300. ISBN 0821835742. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Reading and discussions
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Colloquial discussion
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught only once.
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