Fachgruppe Physik/Astronomie - Kommentiertes Vorlesungsverzeichnis Wintersemester 2014/2015

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physics606	Advanced Quantum Theory Mo 12-14, We 13, HS I, PI
	Instructor(s):	M. Drees
	Prerequisites:	Theoretical courses at the Bachelor degree level: classical mechanics and electrodynamics, quantum mechanics
	Contents:	Symmetries: symmetries in quantum mechanics: translations, rotations of vectors and spinors, discrete symmetries Time-dependent perturbation theory: interaction picture, Dyson equation, Fermis golden rule, absorption and emission of radiation Scattering theory: Lippmann-Schwinger equation, Born approximation, optical theorem, method of partial waves, scattering phase shifts, S-matrix, resonances, scattering of identical particles Path integrals: motivation, expression for transition amplitude, applications: harmonic oscillator, Aharonov-Bohm effect Relativistic quantum mechanics: relativistic wave equations: Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations, free solutions, antiparticles, Coulomb problem, non-relativistic limit, Lorentz transformations, bilinear covariants Second quantisation: identical particles and many-particle states: bosons and fermions, Fock space, field operators, application: electron gas
	Literature:	J.J. Sakurai, Modern Quantum Mechanics, Addison Wesley J.D. Bjorken, S.D. Drell, Relativistic Quantum Mechanics, McGraw-Hill F. Schwabl, Quantum Mechanics, Springer F. Schwabl, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Springer A. Messiah, Quantum Mechanics, Dover
	Comments:	The lecture and exercises will be held in English. More information and additional literature is given on the lecture web page.
physics607	Advanced Quantum Field Theory Mo 12-14, We 13, HS, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	B. Kubis
	Prerequisites:	Quantum Mechanics 1+2, Quantum Field theory 1
	Contents:	Renormalization group and asymptotic behavior Quantization of fields in the path integral formalism Divergences and regularization Quantization of constrained systems: gauge fields Symmetries and Ward identities, renormalization Anomalies Renormalization in spontaneously broken theories
	Literature:	M. Peskin and D. Schroeder, An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory L.H. Ryder, Quantum Field Theory A. Zee, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell S. Weinberg, The Quantum Theory of Fields II C. Itzykson and J.-B. Zuber, Quantum Field Theory T.-P. Cheng and L.-F. Li, Gauge theory of elementary particle physics
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physics611	Particle Physics Tu 14-16, HS I, PI, Th 14-16, HS, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	K. Desch
	Prerequisites:	BSc Vorlesung physik511 Physik V (Kerne und Teilchen)
	Contents:	• Basics notations, kinematics Lorentz systems, Mandelstam variables, cross sections and lifetimes, 2-body and 3-body decays, Colliders and Fixed-target experiments • Dirac Equation, Spin and helicity, QED • e+e- Annihilation • ep scattering and the quark model • Symmetries and Conservation Laws • QCD • Weak interaction • Electro-Weak Unification and Standard Model tests • The Higgs Boson
	Literature:	The lecture does not follow a particular book but larger parts will be close to the new book by M. Thomson, "Modern Particle Physics", Cambridge University Press Further useful books are: C. Berger Elementarteilchenphysik D. Griffith Introduction to Elementary Particles D. Perkins Introduction to High Energy Physics Halzen, Martin Quarks and Leptons P. Schmüser Feynman-Graphen und Eichtheorien für Experimentalphysiker
	Comments:	This lecture is recommended as the first course for master students interested in (experimental) particle physics.
physics612	Accelerator Physics We, Th 10-12, SR I, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	W. Hillert
	Prerequisites:	Mechanics, Electrodynamics
	Contents:	Die neuere experimentelle Physik basiert zum Teil auf dem Einsatz von Teilchenbeschleunigern, insbesondere im Bereich der Hochenergiephysik, der Materialforschung und der Erforschung der Substruktur der Atomkerne und der Hadronen. Durch die aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Fragestellungen wurden und werden auch weiterhin ständig gesteigerte Herausforderungen an den Betrieb und die Entwicklung von Teilchenbeschleunigern gestellt, was zum Einsatz modernster Technologien aus einer Vielzahl von physikalischen Bereichen führte. Als Beispiele mögen hier der Aufbau des ca. 27 km langen, fast vollständig supraleitenden Large Hadron Colliders (LHC) am CERN / Genf oder des 1 Angström Röntgenlasers (XFEL) am DESY / Hamburg dienen. Im Zuge dieser Entwicklungen und systematischen Untersuchungen der physikalischen Vorgänge in Beschleunigern entstand die Beschleunigerphysik als eigenständiger Fachbereich der angewandten Physik. Die vorliegende Vorlesung ist eine Einführung in die Beschleunigerphysik. Sie gibt einen Überblick über die verschiedenen Funktionsweisen unterschiedlicher Beschleunigertypen und führt, neben einer physikalischen Behandlung der wichtigsten Subsysteme (Teilchenquellen, Magnete, Hochfrequenzresonatoren), in die transversale und longitudinale Strahldynamik ein. More recent experimental physics is partly based on the use of particle accelerators, especially in high energy physics, materials research and exploration of the substructure of atomic nuclei and hadrons. Due to the current scientific questions, more and more demanding challenges have been and still are posed to the operation and development of particle accelerators, thus leading to the use of state-of-the-art high technology taken from a multitude of fields in physics. As examples may be cited the construction of the 27 km, almost entirely superconducting Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN / Geneva or the Angström X-ray laser (XFEL) at DESY / Hamburg. In the course of these developments and systematic investigation of the physical processes in particle accelerators, particle accelerator physics emerged as a stand-alone field of applied physics. The present lecture is meant as an introduction into particle accelerator physics. It provides an overview of the various functional principles of different accelerator types and provides, alongside a physical treatment of the most important subsystems (particle sources, magnets, resonant cavities), an introduction into transversal and longitudinal orbit dynamics. Inhaltsverzeichnis / Table of Contents: Einführung / Introduction Überblick über Beschleunigertypen / Elementary Overview Bauelemente von Teilchenbeschleunigern / Subsystems of Particle Accelerators Lineare Strahloptik / Linear Beam Optics Kreisbeschleuniger / Circular Accelerators
	Literature:	H. Wiedemann, *Particle Accelerator Physics I, 3rd edition, Springer 2007, Berlin, ISBN 978-3-540-49043-2 F. Hinterberger, Physik der Teilchenbeschleuniger und Ionenoptik, 2. Ausgabe, Springer 2008, Berlin, ISBN 978-3-540-75282-0 K. Wille, Physik der Teilchenbeschleuniger und Synchrotronstrahlungsquellen, 2. überarb. und erw. Aufl., Teubner 1996, Stuttgart, ISBN 3-519-13087-4 K. Wille, The physics of particle accelerators, Oxford Univ. Press 2005, Oxford, ISBN 0-19-850550-7 S. Y. Lee, Accelerator Physics*, 3rd edition, World Scientific, New Jersey 2012, ISBN 978-981-4374-94-1 (pbk) D.A. Edwards, M.J. Syphers, An Introduction to the Physics of High Energy Accelerators, Wiley & Sons 1993, New York, ISBN 0-471-55163-5 ...
	Comments:	Es ist vorgesehen, den Lernstoff durch detaillierte Besichtigungen und praktische Studien an der Beschleunigeranlage ELSA des Physikalischen Instituts sowie Exkursionen zu anderen Beschleunigeranlagen zu veranschaulichen und zu vertiefen. Zu dieser Vorlesung wird ein Script im Internet (pdf-Format, Englisch) zur Verfügung gestellt. (http://www-elsa.physik.uni-bonn.de/~hillert/Beschleunigerphysik/) The opportunity will be offered to exemplify and deepen the subject matter by detailed visits and practical studies at the institute of physics' accelerator facility ELSA and excursions to other accelerator facilities. Accompanying the lecture, a script (pdf-format, english) will be provided on the internet. (http://www-elsa.physik.uni-bonn.de/~hillert/Beschleunigerphysik/)
physics618	Physics of Particle Detectors Tu 12, Th 12-14, SR I, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	B. Ketzer
	Prerequisites:	- electrodynamics - basics of quantum mechanics - elementary knowledge of particle and nuclear physics useful
	Contents:	1. Introduction 2. Sources of Ionizing Radiation 3. Energy Loss of Charged Particles in Matter 4. Ionization Detectors 5. Position Measurement 6. Momentum Measurement 7. Signal Processing and Acquisition 8. Interaction of Photons with Matter 9. Scintillation Detectors 10. Photon Detection 11. Particle Identification 12. Calorimetry 13. Detector Systems
	Literature:	K. Kleinknecht; Detectors for Particle Radiation (Cambridge University Press, 2nd ed., 1998) W.R. Leo; Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Physics Experiments (Springer, Berlin, 2nd ed., 1994) C. Grupen, B. Shwartz; Particle Detectors (Cambridge Monographs on Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics and Cosmology, Band 26, 2nd ed., 2008) C. Leroy, P.-G. Rancoita; Principles of Radiation Interaction in Matter and Detection (World Scientific, Singapore, 3rd ed., 2012) W. Blum, W. Riegler, L. Rolandi; Particle Detection with Drift Chambers (Springer, Berlin, 2nd ed., 2008) H. Spieler; Semiconductor detector systems (Oxford University Press, 2005)
	Comments:	This lecture covers the in-depth study of the physics processes relevant for modern particle detectors, used e.g. in large-scale experiments at CERN, in smaller scale setups in the laboratory, and in astrophysics or medical applications. The general concepts of different detector types such as trackers, calorimeters or devices used for particle identification are introduced. Basics of detector readout techniques and the acquisition of large amount of data are discussed. This course is relevant for students who whish to major in experimental high energy physics, hadron physics or astro particle physics. It is also useful for students interested in medical imaging detectors. The lecture will be accompanied by tutorials and by regular laboratory visits and demonstrations.
physics614	Laser Physics and Nonlinear Optics Tu 10-12, Th 14-16, HS, IAP
	Instructor(s):	D. Meschede
	Prerequisites:	Optics, Atomic Physics, Quantum Mechanics
	Contents:	- Propagation of Laser Beams, Resonators - Atom Light Interaction - Principles of Lasers, Laser Systems - Properties of Laser Light - Applications of Lasers - Frequency Doubling, Sum and Difference Frequency Generation - Parametric Processes, Four Wave Mixing
	Literature:	- P. Miloni, J. Eberly; Lasers (Wiley, New York, 1988) - D. Meschede; Optik, Licht und Laser (Teubner, Wiesbaden, 2005) - F. K. Kneubühl; Laser (Teubner, Wiesbaden, 2005) - J. Eichler, H.J. Eichler; Laser (Springer, Heidelberg, 2003) - R. Boyd; Nonlinear Optics (Academic Press, Boston, 2003) - Y.-R. Shen; The principles of nonlinear optics (Wiley, New York, 1984)
	Comments:	The Lecture is suitable for BSc Students beginning with the 5. Semester and for Master-/Diplom Students.
physics615	Theoretical Particle Physics Mo 16-18, Tu 16-18, HS I, PI
	Instructor(s):	H. Dreiner
	Prerequisites:	Relativistic quantum mechanics. Introductory courses in particle physics and quantum field theory are helpful, but not essential.
	Contents:	Classical field theory, Gauge theories for QED and QCD, Higgs mechanism, Standard model of strong and electroweak interactions, Grand unification, Nonperturbative aspects of the standard model Physics beyond the standard model
	Literature:	Cheng and Li, Gauge theories of elementary particle physics Halzen and Martin: Quarks and Leptons Peskin and Schroeder: An Introduction to Quantum Field Theory M. Thompson: Modern Particle Physics (2013!!)
	Comments:	The course (both lectures and tutorials) are in English. A condition for participation in the final exam is that 50% of the homework of this class have been solved (not necessarily entirely correctly).
physics634	Magnetism and Superconductivity Tu, Th 8-10, HS, IAP Diplom: VEXP, WPVEXP
	Instructor(s):	E. Soergel
	Prerequisites:
	Contents:	In der Vorlesung wird zunächst eine Einführung in die Tieftemperatur-Physik gegeben bis hin zur Superfluidität. Der zweite Teil behandelt die Supraleitung und der dritte Teil der Vorlesung beschäftigt sich dann mit der Thematik des Magnetismus. The lecture's first part covers an introduction to low-temperature phyics, thereby also touching the fascinating subject of superfluidity. The second part will be dedicated to superconductivity and the thirs and last part to magnetism.
	Literature:	Wird im Lauf der Vorlesung angegeben. Will be given during the course.
	Comments:	If required, the lecture will be given in English. Beginn der Vorlesung am 7. Oktober. Start is on October 7'th.
physics713	Particle Detectors and Instrumentation nach Vereinbarung, erstes Treffen 9.10. um 16:30 Uhr im HS I, PI
	Instructor(s):	J. Kaminski
	Prerequisites:
	Contents:	In this semester the seminar will deviate from the module description: Students will plan, design and construct a spark chamber, which will later be available for display in the 'Physiksammlung' of the PI. The aim is to introduce students to the detector construction from the technical aspects: technical drawings, attending the production, assembling and commissioning the detector. The design will be split into different tasks to be completed by students. These tasks are: 1. Mechanical layout of detector 2. Caging 3. Gas supply 4. HV generation and distribution 5. Triggering detectors (scintillators) 6. Trigger electronics 7. (optional) Filming with a USB camera, reconstruction and analysis Depending on the task the students will learn how to work with a CAD program and produce a technical drawing, how to use a PCB layout program, how to solder, communication with engineers, technicians, mechanics and industry, project planning.
	Literature:	W. R. Leo; Techniques for Nuclear and Particle Detection (Springer, Heidelberg 2. Ed. 1994) K. Kleinknecht; Detektoren für Teilchenstrahlung (Teubner, Wiesbaden 4. überarb. Aufl. 2005) C. Grupen, B. A. Shwartz, Particle Detectors, (Cambridge Monography on PP, NP and Cosmology, 2nd edition, 2008)
	Comments:	The timing structure less formal: 1. Meeting on October 9th at 16:30 in Hörsaal 1 of PI => Tasks will be distributed ! 2. individual meetings with students/groups to discuss the particular challenges of the task 3. working on tasks by groups, computers are available 4. producing the components, testing them individually 5. assemble detector 6. write a documentation of task
physics717	High Energy Physics Lab 4 to 6 weeks on agreement
	Instructor(s):	E. von Törne
	Prerequisites:
	Contents:	This course offers students in their first year of their Master studies the opportunity to participate in research activities. We plan to replace this course by a module that covers all research areas. Projects in high energy physics will still be possible. For questions, please contact Lecturer E. von Törne, evt@physik.uni-bonn.de.
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	Comments:	The students join one of the high energy physics groups groups and conduct their own small research project for typically 4 weeks. We recommend to participate in a project during term break (either in spring or summer/ early fall) but projects during the semester are also possible. More information here: http://heplab.physik.uni-bonn.de/
physics719	BCGS intensive week (Statistical and Computational Methods for Experimental Particle Physics at LHC)
	Instructor(s):	E. von Törne
	Prerequisites:
	Contents:	BCGS Intensive Week, Statistical and Computational Methods for Experimental Particle Physics at LHC 22-26. September, Conference room-II, Physikalisches Institut Bonn This course will of interest both for students starting their master studies, students who start their master project soon, Ph.D. students from other fields of physics who wish to broaden their horizon. The BCGS intensive week aims at providing a detailed insight of an LHC detector and the experiments that are done with them to address important questions of fundamental physics today. About half of the course is devoted to hand-on projects. We will offer two topics in parallel: C++ in high energy physics FPGA (hardware-near programming) What does one need to know to analyse LHC data? While following these lines, particular emphasis is given to - the scientific and technical requirements of LHC detectors - the physics of tracking and energy detectors - the theoretical background of LHC physics (Standard Model + Higgs physics) - the experimental methods to address these physics questions Of course, not all topics can be addressed to depth within one week. Thus an effort is made that students will receive an overview and understand the most important mechanisms.
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	Comments:	see web page http://pi.physik.uni-bonn.de/~evt/teaching/intensiveweek14/ The course is an all-day workshop, starting at September 22 at 9:15. Students from Cologne: There is a regional express train at 8:38 from Köln-Süd that brings you to Bonn in time for the lecture. This train is free with the student ticket.
physics732	Optics Lab 4 to 6 weeks on agreement
	Instructor(s):	F. Vewinger, M. Köhl, S. Linden, D. Meschede, M. Weitz
	Prerequisites:	BSc
	Contents:	The Optics Lab is a 4-6 week long practical training/internship in one of the research groups in Photonics and Quantum Optics, which can have several aspects: - setting up a small experiment - testing and understanding the limits of experimental components - simulating experimental situations Credit points can be obtained after completion of a written report.
	Literature:	Will be given by the supervisor
	Comments:	For arranging the topic and time of the internship, please contact the group leader of the group you are interested in directly. Please note that a lead time of a few weeks may occur, so contact the group early. In case you are unsure if/where you want to do the optics lab, please contact Frank Vewinger for information.
physics740	Hands-on Seminar: Experimental Optics and Atomic Physics Mo 9-11, IAP
	Dozent(en):	M. Weitz u.M.
	Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse:	Optik- und Atomphysik Grundvorlesungen, Quantenmechanik
	Inhalt:	Diodenlaser Optische Resonatoren Akustooptische Modulatoren Spektroskopie Radiofrequenztechnik Spannungsdoppelbrechung und vieles mehr
	Literatur:	wird gestellt
	Bemerkungen:	Vorbesprechung am Montag, den 6.10.14, 9 c.t., Konferenzraum IAP, 3. Stock Wegelerstr. 8 Seminartermine ab 13.10.14
physics741	Modern Spectroscopy We 14-16, HS, IAP
	Instructor(s):	F. Vewinger
	Prerequisites:	Lecture on atoms & molecules on BSc-level
	Contents:	The lecture gives an introduction in the field of optical spectroscopy, covering fundamental concepts as well as applications of spectroscopy. On the fundamental side, the lecture focusses on the physical principles of atomic and molecular spectra, as well as the principles of different spectroscopy techniques. Here both the fields of low and high resolution spectroscopy are discussed. The lecture also covers important research applications of spectroscopy, for example the determination of fundamental constants and their possible time variation. The "real-world" applications discussed in the lecture include topics such as trace gas analysis, optical clocks and lasers in medicine.
	Literature:	Original literature will be given in the lecture. Some useful textbooks include the follwing: W. Demtröder; Laser spectroscopy (Springer 2002) S. Svanberg; Atomic and molecular spectroscopy basic aspects and practical applications (Springer 2001) A. Corney; Atomic and laser spectroscopy (Clarendon Press 1988) N. B. Colthup, L. H. Daly, S. E. Wiberley; Introduction to infrared and Raman spectroscopy (Academic Press 1990) P. Hannaford; Femtosecond laser spectroscopy (Springer New York 2005) C. Rulliere; Femtosecond laser pulses: principles and experiments (Springer Berlin 1998)
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physics742	Ultracold Atomic Gases: Experiment and Theory Tu 14-16, Th 12-14, HS, IAP
	Instructor(s):	M. Köhl, C. Kollath
	Prerequisites:	Atomic physics (e.g. phys411); Quantum mechanics (e.g. phys420)
	Contents:	Almost hundred years ago, in 1924, A. Einstein and S.N. Bose predicted the existence of a new state of matter, the so-called Bose-Einstein condensate. It took 70 years to successfully realize this macroscopic quantum state in the lab using ultracold atomic gases (Nobel prize 2001). The main challenge was to achieve cooling to Nanokelvin temperatures, the coolest temperatures ever reached by mankind. Nowadays, ultracold gases are exciting systems to study a broad range of quantum phenomena. These phenomena range from the direct observation of quantum matter waves and superfluidity over the creation of artificial crystal structures as analogous to solids, to the realization of complex quantum phase transitions of interacting atoms, e.g. the formation of a bosonic Mott-insulator or the BCS superconducting state for Fermions. In this lecture we will discuss both the experimental and theoretical concepts of ultra-cold atomic gases. Outline: Introduction and revision of basic concepts, Fundamentals of atom- laser interaction Laser cooling & trapping, Bose-Einstein condensation of atomic gases. Dynamics of Bose-Einstein condensates Optical lattices: strongly interacting atomic gases and quantum phase transitions The crossover of Fermi-gases between a BCS superconducting state and a Bose- Einstein condensate of molecules.
	Literature:	C. J. Pethick and H. Smith, Bose-Einstein Condensation in Dilute Gases (Cambridge University Press)
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physics751	Group Theory We 14-17, SR I, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	C. Hanhart, S. Krewald, T. Luu, A. Wirzba
	Prerequisites:	quantum mechanics, some knowledge of linear algebra
	Contents:	Motivation: symmetries and groups in physics Finite groups Group representations and character theory SU(2), SU(3) and the Poincaré group Permutation group and Young tableaux Lie groups and algebras
	Literature:	H.F. Jones, Groups, representations and physics, 2nd ed. (Taylor & Francis, New York, 1998) P. Ramond, Group Theory - A Physicist's Survey, (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2010) H. Georgi, Lie algebras in particle physics, 2nd ed. (Perseus, Reading, Mass., 1999) F. Stancu, Group theory in subnuclear physics (Clarendon, Oxford, 1996) M. Hamermesh, Group theory and its application to physical problems (Dover, New York, 1989) L. Pontrjagin, Topological Groups (Princeton University Press, 1946) Lecture notes 'Group Theory' by S. Scherer, University of Mainz, Summer Term 2010: http://www.kph.uni-mainz.de/T/members/scherer/GT/Skript_GT_SS_WS09_10_SS10.pdf
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physics767	Computational Methods in Condensed Matter Theory Tu 12-14, SR I, PI, Th 11, Konferenzraum I, W 0.027, PI
	Instructor(s):	H. Monien
	Prerequisites:	Some basic knowledge of computer programming is helpful.
	Contents:	Modern computational methods for dealing with typical problems arising in condensed matter physics. The focus of this lecture is practical working methods for dealing with rather complex problems. - Introduction to object oriented programming (using Python as an example) - Overview over methods of computational linear algebra methods - Representation of quantum statistical models on computers - Monte Carlo methods (including Quantum Monte Carlo) - Exact diagonalization - Numerical renormalisation group - Density matrix renormalisation group - Dynamical mean field theory
	Literature:	We will use ALPS to explore many of the methods mentioned in the contents. http://alps.comp-phys.org/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page
	Comments:	At the end of the course each student has to run a one week project with a report. This is the equivalent of the usual test.
physics771	Environmental Physics & Energy Physics Th 14-16, HS118, Raum 1.019, AVZ I
	Instructor(s):	B. Diekmann
	Prerequisites:	Bachelor ( Prediploma for diploma students) basics in thermodynamics would be helpful A look into the courses from SS 13 (655) and WS 13/14 (655) as stored under ecampus under the instructors account would be useful. Access code will be handed on request
	Contents:	time schedule ( very preliminary) Thur 9.10 Introduction :energy consumption worldwide & in germany ( after turnover) Thur 16 .10 Introduction continued ( global interference ) Thur 23.10 Summary of the fall meeting ‚ energy’ of german phys. Society Bad Honnef 1/2 .10 Thur 30.10 Physics basics on ‚energy’ Thur 6.11 Fossile fuels & environmental aspects of their use Thur 13.11 Fossiles & environment (continue, greenhouse warming) Thur 20.11 Nuclear Energy, Introduction and radioactivity Thur 27.11 Nuclear reactors und safety aspects with special emphasis on fukushima, nuclear fuel chain no lecture on 4.12 Thur 11.12 Nuclear fusion Thur 18.12 Renewables I Sun:Thermal energy Photosynthesis, Biomass Thur 8.1 Renewables II Sun: Photovoltaics Thur 15.1 Renewables III Wind & Water & waves, Geothermal sources Thur 22.1 Energy Transport & Storage Thur 29.1 The difficult attempt to disentangle the Gordian knot: No nuclear, as much as achievable renewables, minimized fossile: Summary, prep of seminar in summerterm 2015 Thur 5.2 Examinations Thur 9.2 left for reexaminations Special emphasis will be on environmental aspects of energy use () but also other sources will be evaluated according to the criteria risk = (accdents probability accidents consequence ) and gain = output energy/input energy (*) Espt. those from use of nuclear energy after Fukushima will be a main issue (a) worldwide and (b) in germany after 'switch off' decision
	Literature:	Diekmann,B., Heinloth,K.: Physikalische Grundlagen der Energieerzeugung, Teubner 1997, Diekmann, Rosenthal, Energie, Teubner 2013 Pelte D. , University of heidelberg, Energy Physics, 2003, as e@book Mc Kay, Sustainable Energy without hot Air more from www.http://withouthotair.com/ Schiffer Energiemarkt Deutschland TÜV Verlag, 2014 Have a look into previous courses via 'ecampus' with an acces given by Bernd Diekmann on authorized request
	Comments:	The course will be honoured by 3 CP's for master students Let me know in advance, if diploma students are intending to participate to sort out the feasibility of an VANG status of the course
physics772	Physics in Medicine I: Fundamentals of Analyzing Biomedical Signals Mo 10-12, We 12, SR I, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	K. Lehnertz
	Prerequisites:	Vordiplom, Bachelor
	Contents:	Introduction to the theory of nonlinear dynamical systems - regularity, stochasticity, deterministic chaos, nonlinearity, complexity, causality, (non-)stationarity, fractals - selected examples of nonlinear dynamical systems and their characteristics (model and real world systems) - selected phenomena (e.g. noise-induced transition, stochastic resonance, self-organized criticality) Time series analysis - linear methods: statistical moments, power spectral estimates, auto- and cross-correlation function, autoregressive modeling - univariate and bivariate nonlinear methods: state-space reconstruction, dimensions, Lyapunov exponents, entropies, determinism, synchronization, interdependencies, surrogate concepts, measuring non-stationarity Applications - nonlinear analysis of biomedical time series (EEG, MEG, EKG)
	Literature:	M. Priestley: Nonlinear and nonstationary time series analysis, London, Academic Press, 1988. H.G. Schuster: Deterministic chaos: an introduction. VCH Verlag Weinheim; Basel; Cambridge, New York, 1989 E. Ott: Chaos in dynamical systems. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 1993 H. Kantz, T. Schreiber T: Nonlinear time series analysis. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 2nd ed., 2003 A. Pikovsky, M. Rosenblum, J. Kurths: Synchronization: a universal concept in nonlinear sciences. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 2001
	Comments:	Beginning: Mon, Oct 13, 10:00 ct
physics774	Electronics for Physicists Tu 14-16, Th 12, HS, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	P.-D. Eversheim
	Prerequisites:	Practical course in electronics
	Contents:	One of the "classic" abilities of an experimentalist is to build those instruments himself he needs but can not get otherwise. In this context the knowledge of electronics - in view of the growing electronics aided acquisition and control of experiments - becomes a key skill of an experimentalist. The intention of this lecture is to enable the students by means of exemplary experiments to work out concepts to solutions for given problems. A focus of this lecture is to show that many of these solutions or concepts to solutions, respectively, are used in other fields of physics too (quantum mechanics, optics, mechanics, acoustics, . . .). At the end of this lecture, the student should: i) have an overview over the most common parts in electronics. ii) be concious about the problems of handling electronic parts and assemblies. iii) understand the concepts that allow an analysis and synthesis of the dynamic properties of systems.
	Literature:	1) The Art of Electronics by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill, Cambridge University Press - ”The practitioners bible” - 2) Elektronik für Physiker by K.-H. Rohe, Teubner Studienbücher - A short review in analogue electronics - 3) Laplace Transformation by Murray R. Spiegel, McGraw-Hill Book Company - A book you really can learn how to use and apply Laplace Transformations - 4) Entwurf analoger und digitaler Filter by Mildenberger, Vieweg - Applications of Laplace Transformations in analogue electronics - 5) Aktive Filter by Lutz v. Wangenheim, Hüthig - Comprehensive book on OP-Amp applications using the Laplace approach - 6) Mikrowellen by A.J.Baden Fuller, Vieweg - The classic book on RF and microwaves basics - 7) Physikalische Grundlagen der Hochfrequenztechnik by Meyer / Pottel Vieweg - An interesting approach to explain RF behaviour by acoustic analogies -
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physics651	Higgs ... and now? - Seminar on current forefront research in particle physics Do 16-18, Konferenzraum II, PI 1.049, PI
	Instructor(s):	I. Brock, K. Desch, J. Dingfelder, N. Wermes
	Prerequisites:	Required: Introductory particle physics course Physik511 (Physik V). Useful: Physics611 (Particle Physics) can be attended in parallel.
	Contents:	In 2012, the ATLAS and CMS experiments at CERN announced the discovery of a new particle consistent with a Higgs boson. However, several further studies are still needed to determine whether all properties of the observed boson are exactly as predicted in the Standard Model. Will these studies turn out to be a window to new physics? And is there only one or maybe several Higgs bosons? In this seminar, we will discuss a variety of analyses (incl. experimental techniques) that will help pin down the exact nature of the observed boson as well as ongoing and future searches for new physics at the LHC and future colliders. Some possible topics for the seminar are: Higgs phenomenology at hadron colliders Higgs discovery in various decay channels Measurements of the Higgs properties (QNs, width, Yukawa couplings, ...) Searches for Higgs bosons beyond the Standard Model Higgs as a window to new physics (invisible decays, differential distributions, ...) Precision Higgs physics at future colliders (e+e- linear collider, ...) Does the Higgs unitarize the Standard Model (vector boson scattering, ...)? Non-Higgs searches for new physics at the LHC (top sector, SUSY, ...)
	Literature:	Material will be provided to the speaker for each topic/talk.
	Comments:	Talks will be assigned during the first seminar date (Thu., Oct. 9, 16:15).
physics652	Seminar on Ultracold Atoms - Exploring physics in the Nanokelvin temperature regime Mo 14-16, HS, IAP
	Instructor(s):	M. Köhl
	Prerequisites:
	Contents:	Possible topics (each topic contains several possibilities for talks): 1) Bose-Einstein condensation: theoretical description, preparation and detection, basic properties, phase transition and critical behaviour. 2) Interference of matter waves: spontaneous symmetry breaking, measurement of the density matrix, phase fluctuations of Bose-Einstein condensates 3) Correlations: Hanbury Brown and Twiss experiments with atoms 4) Phonons: generation and detection of sound waves 5) Vortices and superfluidity: vortex lattices and their excitations, measurement of the critical velocity, solitons 6) Light scattering from Bose-Einstein condensates: superradiance, Dicke quantum phase transition, storage and retrieval of light in a cold gas 7) Optical lattices: periodic potentials of light, band structure, Bloch oscillations 8) One-dimensional Bose gases: fermionization of bosons, Tonks gas, phase flcutuations in one-dimensional Bose gases 9) Two-dimensional Bose gases: Berezinkskii-Kosterlitz-Thouless transition 10) Josephson effect: tunneling between superfluids 11) Superfluid-Mott insulator quantum phase transition 12) Ultracold Fermi gases: Fermi sea, Fermi surfaces, momentum distributions 13) Feshbach resonances: controlling atom-atom interaction, creation of molecules and molecular Bose-Einstein condensates 14) Ultracold fermions in optical lattices: Fermi surfaces, Mott insulator, quantum simulation/Hubbard model 15) Polarons in Fermi gases: creation and observation of quasiparticles 16) Superfluidity of Fermi gases: (Cooper-) pairing, vortices
	Literature:	Background material: C. J. Pethick and H. Smith, Bose-Einstein Condensation in Dilute Gases (Cambridge University Press);
	Comments:	The seminar has thematic overlap with the lecture course physics742: Ultracold Atomic Gases.
physics653	Seminar on Current Topics in Experimental and Theoretical Particle Physics: Hunting for Physics Beyond the Standard Model We 10-12, SR II, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	M. Drees, H. Dreiner, C. Hanhart, S. Krewald, T. Luu, A. Wirzba
	Prerequisites:	Introductory particle physics course.
	Contents:	Possible topics for talks are: 1.) Evidence and indirect searches for Dark Matter 2.) Direct searches for Dark Matter 3.) How to establish a deviation from the SM in g_mu - 2 4.) Searches for dark photons at colliders 5.) Models of neutrino masses 6.) Supernovae as particle physics laboratories 7.) Axions 8.) Electric Dipole Moments of nucleons and nuclei 9.) Variable coupling "constants" 10.) Big Bang Nucleosynthesis and the variation of quark masses 11.) Dark Energy 12.) The hierarchy problem in the SM and its possible solutions 13.) Proton decay
	Literature:	There are mini-reviews on many of these topics in the pages of the Particle Data Group, http://pdg.lbl.gov/ . Additional literature will be provided by the supervisor of the talk.
	Comments:	Seminar will be in English.
physics654	Seminar on computational physics: How to simulate the physical world? Mo 14-16, SR II, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	C. Kollath
	Prerequisites:	Quantum Mechanics (no knowledge of programming is required, but you will have to try it.)
	Contents:	n the field of physics, computational tools are widely employed as for the analysis of experimental data as well for the description and simulation of physical systems. The motivation to use computational tools is to explore the complex physical world better than otherwise possible with analytical tools. The seminar will cover some of the most commonly used computational methods to simulate physical phenomena. Each student is suppose to understand an algorithm, to apply it to a physical situation mostly from quantum physics and to present the results in a presentation. The subjects will reach from: * Time-evolution of Schrödinger equations (e.g. Runge-Kutta and Crank-Nicolson, split step methods). Physical examples are two-level atoms excited by a light field, a single particle moving in a time-dependent external potential, or the evolution of a Bose-Einstein condensate after an excitation. * Variational methods and exact solutions for quantum many body systems The solution of eigenvalue problems lies at the heart of the description of quantum mechanical systems. We will introduce the variational principle and show how this can be applied to describe, e.g., the hydrogen atom. More complicated variational ansaetze as the Gutzwiller ansatz, for bosonic atoms in a periodic potential can be introduced and the quantum phase transition between a superfluid and a Mott-insulator demonstrated. This is an example of the attractive field of ultracold quantum gases. * Quantum Monte-Carlo methods Stochastic methods as the quantum Monte-Carlo method are indispensable to treat systems with a large number of coupled degrees of freedom. Examples are the simulation of quantum gases or classical spin systems. Thereby we focus the discussion on critical phenomena and the calculation of statistical averages.
	Literature:	1) T. Pang ’An Introduction to Computational Physics’ 2) H. Gould and J. Tobochnik ’An Introduction to Computer Simulation methods’ 3) J. Thijssen, Computational Physics (Cambridge University Press) 4) ’Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific Computing’, (Cambridge University Press) 5) W. Krauth, Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations (Oxford University Press)
	Comments:
physics655	Computational Physics Seminar on Analyzing Biomedical Signals Mo 14-16, SR I, HISKP
	Instructor(s):	K. Lehnertz, B. Metsch
	Prerequisites:	Vordiplom, Bachelor, basics of programming language (e.g., Fortran, C, C++, Pascal)
	Contents:	- time series: chaotic model systems, noise, autoregressive processes, real world data - generating time series: recursive methods, integration of ODEs - statistical properties of time series: higher order moments, autocorrelation function, power spectra, corsscorrelation function - state-space reconstruction (Takens theorem) - characterizing measures: dimensions, Lyapunov-exponents, entropies, testing determinism (basic algorithms, influencing factors, correction schemes) - testing nonlinearity: making surrogates, null hypothesis tests, Monte-Carlo simulation - nonlinear noise reduction - measuring synchronisation and interdependencies
	Literature:	- H. Kantz, T. Schreiber T: Nonlinear time series analysis. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 2nd ed., 2003 - A. Pikovsky, M. Rosenblum, J. Kurths: Synchronization: a universal concept in nonlinear sciences. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK, 2001 - WH. Press, BP. Flannery, SA. Teukolsky, WT. Vetterling: Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific Computing. Cambridge University Press - see also: http://www.mpipks-dresden.mpg.de/~tisean/ and http://www.nr.com/
	Comments:	Location: Seminarraum I, HISKP Time: Mo 14 - 16 and one lecture to be arranged Beginning: Mo October 13
6810	Random Walks and Stochastic Interacting Particle Systems Do 15-17, SR II, HSIKP
	Instructor(s):	G. Schütz
	Prerequisites:	Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics I
	Contents:	Random walks, Stochastic Interacting particle systems, Large Scale Dynamics, Single-File Diffusion
	Literature:	G. Schütz, Exactly solvable models for many-body systems far from equilibrium, vol. 19 of Phase Transitions and Critical Phenomena. (Academic Press, London, 2001)
	Comments:
6821	Research Internship / Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe (SiLab): Semiconductor pixel detector development and materials, FPGAs and ASIC Chips (Design and Testing) (D/E) (http://hep1.physik.uni-bonn.de), whole day, ~4 weeks, preferred during off-teaching terms, by appointment, PI
	Instructor(s):	L. Gonella, F. Hügging, H. Krüger, E. von Törne, N. Wermes u.M.
	Prerequisites:	Lecture on detectors and electronics lab course (E-Praktikum)
	Contents:	Research Internship: Students shall receive an overview into the activities of a research group: here: Development of Semiconductor Pixel Detectors and Micro-Electronics
	Literature:	will be handed out
	Comments:	early application necessary
6822	Research Internship / Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Proton-Proton-Collisions at the LHC (D/E) (http://hep1.physik.uni-bonn.de) lab, whole day, ~4 weeks, preferred during off-teaching terms, by appointment, PI
	Instructor(s):	J. Kroseberg, T. Lenz, E. von Törne, N. Wermes
	Prerequisites:	Lecture(s) on Particle Physics
	Contents:	Within 4 weeks students receive an overview/insight of the research carried out in our research group. Topics: Analyses of data taken with the ATLAS Experiment at the LHC especially: Higgs and Top physics, tau-final states and b-tagging The exact schedule depends on the number of applicants appearing at the same time.
	Literature:	will be handed out
	Comments:	Early application is required Contacts: E. von Törne, M. Cristinziani, J. Kroseberg, N. Wermes
6824	Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Detektorentwicklung und Teilchenphysik an einem Elektron-Positron-Linearcollider / Laboratory in the Research Group: Detector Development and Particle Physics at an Electron-Positron Linear Collider (D/E) pr, ganztägig, ca. 4 Wochen n. Vereinb., vorzugsweise in den Semesterferien, PI
	Instructor(s):	K. Desch, P. Bechtle
	Prerequisites:	Vorlesungen über Teilchenphysik
	Contents:	In einem 4 wöchigen Praktikum wird den Studierenden die Möglichkeit gegeben anhand eines eigenen kleinen Projektes einen Einblick in die Arbeitsweise der experimentellen Hochenergiephysik zu bekommen. Themen werden bei der Vorbesprechung vereinbart. Möglichkeiten (Beispiele): - Simluation von Prozessen am International Linear Collider - Messungen an einer Zeitprojektionskammer
	Literature:	wird ausgegeben
	Comments:	Eine frühe Anmeldung ist erwünscht bei Prof. Desch, Dr. P. Bechtle oder Dr. J. Kaminski
6826	Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Neurophysik, Computational Physics, Zeitreihenanalyse pr, ganztägig, ca. 4 Wochen, n. Vereinb., HISKP u. Klinik für Epileptologie
	Instructor(s):	K. Lehnertz u.M.
	Prerequisites:	basics of programming language (e.g. C, C++, Pascal)
	Contents:	This laboratory course provides insight into the current research activities of the Neurophysics group. Introduction to time series analysis techniques for biomedical data, neuronal modelling, cellular neural networks. Opportunity for original research on a topic of own choice, with concluding presentation to the group.
	Literature:	Working materials will be provided.
	Comments:	Contact: Prof. Dr. K. Lehnertz email: klaus.lehnertz@ukb.uni-bonn.de
6833	Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Aufbau und Test optischer und spektroskopischer Experimente, Erstellung von Simulationen / Laboratory in the Research Group: Setup and Testing of Optical and Spectroscopical Experiments, Simulation Programming (D/E) pr, ganztägig, Dauer ca. 4-6 Wochen, n. Vereinb., IAP
	Instructor(s):	D. Meschede u.M.
	Prerequisites:	Two years of physics studies (undergraduate/ bachelor program)
	Contents:	Practical training in the research group can have several aspects: --- setting up a small experiment --- testing and understanding the limits of experimental components --- simulating experimental situations The minimum duration is 30 days, or 6 weeks.
	Literature:	will be individually handed out
	Comments:	Projects are always available. See our website.
6834	Praktikum in der Arbeitsgruppe: Vorbereitung und Durchführung optischer und atomphysikalischer Experimente, Mitwirkung an Forschungsprojekten der Arbeitsgruppe / Laboratory in the Research Group: Preparation and conduction of optical and atomic physics experiments, Participation at research projects of the group (D/E) pr, ganztägig, 2-6 Wochen n. Vereinb., IAP
	Dozent(en):	M. Weitz u.M.
	Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse:	Optik und Atomphysik Grundvorlesungen, Quantenmechanik
	Inhalt:	Studenten soll frühzeitig die Möglichkeit geboten werden, an aktuellen Forschungsthemen aus dem Bereich der experimentellen Quantenoptik mitzuarbeiten: Ultrakalte atomare Gase, Bose-Einstein-Kondensation, kollektive photonische Quanteneffekte. Die genaue Themenstellung des Praktikums erfolgt nach Absprache.
	Literatur:	wird gestellt
	Bemerkungen:	Homepage der Arbeitsgruppe: http://www.iap.uni-bonn.de/quantenoptik
6839	Public presentation of Science / Öffentliche Präsentation von Wissenschaft 2 SWS, Termin nach Vereinbarung
	Dozent(en):	H. Dreiner
	Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse:	Interesse an der öffentlichen Präsentation von Physik.
	Inhalt:	Vorbereitung und Durchführung einer öffentlichen Physikshow.
	Literatur:
	Bemerkungen:
astro841	Radio astronomy: tools, applications, and impacts Tu 16, Th 16-18, Raum 0.012, AIfA Exercises arranged by appointment
	Instructor(s):	U. Klein, N. Ben Bekhti
	Prerequisites:	electrodynamics, interstellar medium
	Contents:	1. Introduction history astrophysics and radio astronomy 2. Single-dish telescopes Cassegrain and Gregory foci geometries and ray tracing antenna diagrams antenna parameters 3. Fourier optics Fourier transform aperture – farfield relations spatial frequencies and filtering power pattern convolution and sampling resolving power 4. Influence of earth’s atmosphere ionosphere, troposphere plasma frequency Faraday rotation refraction, scintillation absorption / emission radiation transport 5. Receivers total-power and heterodyne systems system temperature antenna temperature, sensitivity Dicke-, correlation receiver amplifiers hot-cold calibration 6. Wave propagation in conductors coaxial cables, waveguides matching, losses quasi optics 7. Backend continuum, IF-polarimeter spectroscopy filter spectrometer autocorrelator acousto-optical spectrometer pulsar backend 8. mm and submm techniques telescope parameters and observables atmosphere, calibration, chopper wheel error beam SIS receivers bolometers 9. Single-dish observing techniques on-off, cross-Scan, Raster continuous mapping, OTF, fast scanning frequency-switching, wobbling technique 10. Data analysis sampling theorem spectroscopy multi-beam observations image processing, data presentation 11. Interferometry basics aperture - image plane complex visibility delay tracking fringe rotation sensitivity 12. Imaging Fourier inversion cleaning techniques self-calibration zero-spacing correction 13. VLBI station requirements processor calibration and imaging retarded baselines geodesy 14. Spectroscopy XF and FX correlation data cubes 15. Polarimetry cross dipoles circular feeds spurious polarization 16. Future developments and science projects, telescopes LOFAR, SKA, ALMA, SOFIA, Planck impacts: ISM, IGM, cosmology ...
	Literature:	Lecture Notes (for free; fully spelled out) Tools of Radio Astronomy Kristen Rohfs, Thomas L. Wilson Springer Radio Astronomy John D. Kraus Cygnus-Quasar Books The Fourier Transform and its Applications Ronald N. Bracewell McCraw-Hill Book Company
	Comments:
astro853	The physics of dense stellar systems Mo 15-18, Raum 3.010, AIfA Exercises arranged by appointment
	Instructor(s):	P. Kroupa
	Prerequisites:	Vordiploma or BSc in physics
	Contents:	Stars form in groups or clusters that are far denser than galactic fields. Understanding the dynamical processes within these dense stellar systems is therefore important for understanding the properties of stellar populations of galaxies. The contents of this course are: Fundamentals of stellar dynamics: distribution function, collisionless Boltzmann equation, Jeans equations, Focker-Planck equation, dynamical states, relaxation, mass segregation, evaporation, ejection, core collapse. Formal differentiation between star clusters and galaxies. Binary stars as energy sinks and sources. Star-cluster evolution. Cluster birth, violent relaxation. Birth of dwarf galaxies. Galactic field populations.
	Literature:	1) Lecture notes will be provided. 2) J. Binney, S. Tremaine: Galactic Dynamics (Princeton University Press 1988) 3) D. Heggie, P. Hut: The gravitational million-body problem (Cambridge University Press 2003) 4) Initial Conditions for Star Clusters: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2008LNP...760..181K 5) The stellar and sub-stellar IMF of simple and composite populations: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2011arXiv1112.3340K 6) The universality hypothesis: binary and stellar populations in star clusters and galaxies: http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2011IAUS..270..141K
	Comments:	Aims: To gain a deeper understanding of stellar dynamics, and of the birth, origin and properties of stellar populations and the fundamental building blocks of galaxies. See the webpage for details. Start: Monday, 20.10.2014, 15:15
astro893	Seminar on stellar systems, and galaxies Tu 16:15-17:30, Raum 3.010, AIfA
	Instructor(s):	P. Kroupa, J. Pflamm-Altenburg
	Prerequisites:	Vordiplom or Bachelor in physics; The lecture "Stars and Stellar Evolution" (astro811); The lecture "Astrophysics of Galaxies" (astro821)
	Contents:	The newest literature (e.g. papers from the electronic pre-print server) relevant to research on stars, stellar populations, galaxies and dynamics; current and preliminary research results by group members and guests on the above topics.
	Literature:	Latest astro-ph pre-prints, or recently published research papers.
	Comments:	This course is worth 4 credit points. The corresponding certificate ("Schein") is awarded if the student (a) attends the seminar and (b) holds a presentation. The certificate can be picked up either from P.Kroupa or in the office of the secretary on the third floor (AIfA) at the end of the semester. The students will be introduced to the newest state of knowledge in the field of stellar astrophysics, star clusters, galaxies and dynamics. They will familiarise themselves with open questions and acquire knowledge on the newest methods in research.