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Summer Term 2024

Keywords All Master/Specialization Master/Colloquia Astronomy and Astrophysics Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Biophysics, Medical Physics Condensed Matter Physics Environmental Physics Particle Physics Theoretical Physics Scientific Computing

Type All Vorlesung (17) Übung (1) Sonstige Lehrver (1) Seminar (54) Praktikum (6) Kolloquium (2)

Einführung in das Virtuelle Observatorium (VO): Konzepte, Sprachen, Anwendungen (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Demleitner M, Wambsganß J
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The course introduces data access and processing with the Virtual
Observatory (VO), focusing in particular on the VO's query language
ADQL and means to exploit the VO's capabilities from python.

For organisatorial matters, please refer to the course's page:
https://moodle.uni-heidelberg.de/course/view.php?id=22352

In case you already had contact with the Virtual Observatory, you
are also welcome to only attend selected lectures; for the semester
plan, see our lecture notes at https://docs.g-vo.org/vo2024.pdf.
No registration or appointment necessary.

Physik der interstellaren Raumfahrt (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Bailer-Jones C
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See the English page
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Molecular astrophysics (MVSpec)
Vorlesung (Semenov, Dmitry), 130000.100
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This lecture is an introduction to molecular astrophysics and astrochemistry.

Goal

The spectroscopic and continuum observations of simple inorganic and complex organic molecules in space are at the forefront of observational astronomy. Powerful new facilities such as the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array and the James Webb Space Telescope have enabled us to probe the molecular composition of the Universe from the Big Bang to local interstellar space, and from the distant past to the present. The wealth of diagnostic data is driving extensive laboratory and theoretical studies aimed at extracting key information about the physics and chemistry of space from these data. Our understanding of the life cycle of matter in the Universe is also intertwined with such a fundamental question as the origin of life. In this course, you will learn how molecules can be detected in a variety of interstellar environments, from the interstellar medium to planetary atmospheres, and how they are formed and destroyed there. You will learn about the basic spectroscopic properties of molecules and solids, how molecular lines and solid-state bands are used to study the underlying physical and chemical properties of the matter. The major processes of molecule formation and destruction in space, and the interplay between the gas-phase and surface reactions will be discussed from both experimental and theoretical perspectives. You will learn about the formation of the first elements after the Big Bang and the main chemical processes in the early Universe. You will also learn about the formation of other elements in stars, and what happens to these elements after they are ejected into the interstellar space at the end of the star's life. Finally, you will learn about exoplanets, atmospheres, habitability, and the origin of life.

Cell Biophysics (MVSpec)
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**** WICHTIGE MITTEILUNG ****
Diese Lehrveranstaltung wurde abgesagt.
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Radiation Biophysics 1 (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Falk M
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Strahlenarten und biophysikalische Wirkung; Dosis und LET; Strahlenschäden bei Zellen und Reparaturmechanismen; Dosis-Wirkung.Modelle; Dosimetrie; Grundlagen der Strahlendiagnostik und -therapie

Radiation Biophysics 2 (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Falk M
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Die Vorlesung setzt die die Einführungsvorlesung "Introduction to Radiation Biophysics" aus dem SS 2023 fort.
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Low Temperature Physics (MVCMP1, MVSpec)
Vorlesung Enss C, Fleischmann A
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The course is a general introduction to the physics of matter at low temperatures and will provide a discussion of phenomena that uniquely occur near absolute zero. For example, when the thermal energy becomes small new macroscopic quantum states like superfluidity and superconductivity are formed. The course is divided into three sections: Quantum fluids, Properties of Solids and Refrigeration Techniques.

Radiative transfer in the Earth's atmosphere (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Butz A, Landgraf J
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The lecture will discuss transport of radiation in the Earth's atmosphere covering the basics of absorption, emission and scattering. The focus is on remote sensing for Earth observation applications.

Registration will be possible via the heico system (https://heico.uni-heidelberg.de, course ID: 1300152214).

This is a 1-week full-day block course starting on Apr. 8, ending on Apr. 12 (INF229, room 110, 1st floor).

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1-week block lecture, language: English, Apr. 8 - 12, 2024, IUP - INF229, first floor (R108), lecturer: Dr. Jochen Landgraf

The lecture will cover the principles of radiative transfer with a focus on the Earth's atmosphere including a discussion of electromagnetic waves, radiometric quantities and polarization, absorption and emission by molecules, scattering by molecules and particles, radiative transfer equation and solution methods for the Earth's atmosphere, remote sensing applications.
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Studying the carbon cycle and anthropogenic disturbances (HGSFP Summer School)
Vorlesung Vardag S
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Modern Aspects of Nuclear Physics (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Stachel J, Wimmer K
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Experimentelle Methoden in der Astroteilchenphysik II (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Gastaldo L, Marrodán Undagoitia T
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Lecturers:

Loredana Gastaldo Loredana.Gastaldo@kip.uni-heidelberg.de

Teresa Marrodan Undagoitia teresa.m arrodan@mpi-hd.mpg.de

The lecture "Experimental Methods in Astroparticle Physics - II" is focused on two major topics:

- the existence of Dark Matter and methods used to detect and characterize its properties

- neutrinos and their properties

To properly follow the topics discussed in the lecture it is required to have attended the PEP IV Lecture (or equivalent lecture providing basic knowledge of Particle and Nuclear Physics as well as interactions of particles with matter).

The lecture will start on Monday the 15th of April and end on the 22nd of July. Tutorials will start the week later.

The number of credit points related to this lecture is 4 and will be obtained on the basis of the submitted solutions to the exercises.

60% of corrected exercises are required to obtain the 4 credit points

Suggested literature:

1. D. H. Perkins, Particle Astrophysics, Oxford Master Series in Physics, Oxford University Press (2009)

2. C. Grupen, Astroparticle Physics, Second Edition, Springer (2020)

3. H. V. Klapdor-KleingrothausandK. Zuber, Particle Astrophysics, IoP(2000)

4. E.W. Kolb and M. S. Turner, The Early Universe, Front. Phys. 69 (1990)

For specific topics dedicated literature will be suggested during the lecture.

During the first lecture we will also discuss possible time conflict with the proposed tutorial time.

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The lecture "Experimental Methods in Astroparticle Physics - II" is focused on two major topics:

- the existence of Dark Matter and methods used to detect and characterize its properties
- neutrinos and their properties 

The lecture will start on Monday the 15th of April and end on the 22nd of July. Tutorials will start the week later.

The number of credit points related to this lecture is 4 and will be obtained on the basis of the submitted solutions to the exercises:
60% of corrected exercises are required to obtain the 4 credit points

Suggested literature:
1. D. H. Perkins, Particle Astrophysics, Oxford Master Series in Physics, Oxford University Press (2009)
2. C. Grupen, Astroparticle Physics, Second Edition, Springer (2020)
3. H. V. Klapdor-KleingrothausandK. Zuber, Particle Astrophysics, IoP(2000)
4. E.W. Kolb and M. S. Turner, The Early Universe, Front. Phys. 69 (1990)
For specific topics dedicated literature will be suggested during the lecture.

During the first lecture we will also discuss possible time conflict with the proposed tutorial time.
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Standard Model of Particle Physics (MVHE3, MVSpec)
Vorlesung Degenkolb S, Ewerz C, Uwer U
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Theoretical and experimental foundations of the Standard Model (SM) of particle physics on an advanced level. The lecture includes the main building blocks of the Standard Model: QED, weak interactions, gauge symmetries, electroweak symmetry breaking and Higgs mechanism, Flavor Physics, QCD.
The lectures are given by a theoretician and experimentalist. For details see the web page of the lecture: https://uebungen.physik.uni-heidelberg.de/vorlesung/20241/1848

Goal

Upon completion of this course the student has gained advanced knowledge about the Standard Model of Particle Physics including its mathematical framework based on relativistic quantum field theory, with emphasis on the interplay of experimental results and theoretical developments. The student can formulate the Standard Model and is capable to calculate particle processes using perturbation theory.

Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Ziebert F
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The lectures are Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:00pm at großer Hörsaal, Philosophenweg 12

Motivation:

Nonlinear dynamics is an interdisciplinary part of mathematical physics, with applications in such diverse fields as mechanics, optics, chemistry, biology, ecology, to name but a few. Equations with nonlinearities show a much more diverse behavior than their linear counterparts, for instance self-sustained oscillations, nonlinear competition (as linear superposition does not hold anymore), chaotic dynamics and pattern formation. Pattern formation, in turn, is one of the most fascinating and intriguing phenomena in nature: it takes place in a wide variety of physical, chemical and biological systems and on very different spatial and temporal scales: examples are convection phenomena in geosciences and meteorology, but also patterns occurring in chemical reactions and bacterial colonies. In some circumstances, pattern formation is undesired, for instance the formation of spiral waves leading to cardiac arrhythmias in the heart muscle. In other contexts, pattern formation is even essential for the functioning of a system as in cell division and embryo development.

Contents:

The lecture will start with an introduction to nonlinear dynamics on the level of ordinary differential equations (ODEs), introducing concepts like phase space analysis, attractors, (in)stability of solutions and bifurcations, as well as nonlinear oscillations.

We will then proceed to study spatio-temporal behavior, i.e. partial differential equations (PDEs) and discuss the main questions in pattern formation: when will a homogeneous state become structured, i.e. unstable towards a pattern? What are the generic scenarios/types of patterns? When are patterns stable and are they unique? What determines the wavelength / period in time / amplitude of a pattern? Importantly, a universal description of pattern dynamics exists, that is independent of the system-specific pattern formation mechanism. The method to obtain this description is called multiple-scale reduction, resulting in an amplitude equation (also called center manifold), which is nothing but the famous Ginzburg-Landau equation (Nobel Prize in Physics 2003, originally derived for superconductivity).

Finally, nonlinear waves and solitons (localized waves) will be discussed. They again occur in many systems, from coupled nonlinear springs to hydrodynamic surface waves and nonlinear optics. In addition, solitons have intriguing mathematical properties that will also be discussed.

Prerequisites:

The course is designed for physics students in advanced bachelor and beginning master semesters (students from other disciplines are also welcome). It will be given in English. A basic understanding of physics and differential equations is sufficient to attend. Exercises will be discussed in the tutorials (please register).

Literature:
- SH Strogatz, Nonlinear dynamics and chaos, Westview 1994
- Cross M C and Hohenberg P C, Rev. Mod. Phys. 1993.
- Cross M C and Greenside H, Pattern formation and dynamics in nonequilibrium systems (Cambridge, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2009).

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The lectures are Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:00pm at großer Hörsaal, Philosophenweg 12

Motivation:

Nonlinear dynamics is an interdisciplinary part of mathematical physics, with applications in such diverse fields as mechanics, optics, chemistry, biology, ecology, to name but a few. Equations with nonlinearities show a much more diverse behavior than their linear counterparts, for instance self-sustained oscillations, nonlinear competition (as linear superposition does not hold anymore), chaotic dynamics and pattern formation. Pattern formation, in turn, is one of the most fascinating and intriguing phenomena in nature: it takes place in a wide variety of physical, chemical and biological systems and on very different spatial and temporal scales: examples are convection phenomena in geosciences and meteorology, but also patterns occurring in chemical reactions and bacterial colonies. In some circumstances, pattern formation is undesired, for instance the formation of spiral waves leading to cardiac arrhythmias in the heart muscle. In other contexts, pattern formation is even essential for the functioning of a system as in cell division and embryo development.
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Contents: The lecture will start with an introduction to nonlinear dynamics on the level of ordinary differential equations (ODEs), introducing concepts like phase space analysis, attractors, (in)stability of solutions and bifurcations, as well as nonlinear oscillations.  We will then proceed to study spatio-temporal behavior, i.e. partial differential equations (PDEs) and discuss the main questions in pattern formation: when will a homogeneous state become structured, i.e. unstable towards a pattern? What are the generic scenarios/types of patterns? When are patterns stable and are they unique? What determines the wavelength / period in time / amplitude of a pattern? Importantly, a universal description of pattern dynamics exists, that is independent of the system-specific pattern formation mechanism. The method to obtain this description is called multiple-scale reduction, resulting in an amplitude equation (also called center manifold), which is nothing but the famous Ginzburg-Landau equation (Nobel Prize in Physics 2003, originally derived for superconductivity).  Finally, nonlinear waves and solitons (localized waves) will be discussed. They again occur in many systems, from coupled nonlinear springs to hydrodynamic surface waves and nonlinear optics. In addition, solitons have intriguing mathematical properties that will also be discussed.
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Non-perturbative aspects of gauge theories (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Pawlowski J
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The lecture course provides an introduction to the strongly-correlated physics of QCD and Quantum Gravity. The related physics problems are treated within the Functional Renormalisation Group (fRG), and a survey of alternative approaches is provided.

    Outline

    I The Functional RG
        Euclidean QFT
        Functional Renormalisation Group
        Critical Phenomena & Fixed Points

   II QCD
        Introduction
        Non-Abelian gauge theories & confinement
        Chiral symmetry breaking in QCD
        QCD at finite T
        A glimpse at the QCD phase diagram

III Quantum Gravity
        Introduction
        RG approach to quantum gravity
        Gravity and matter
        Cosmological applications*
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The lecture course provides an introduction to the strongly-correlated physics of QCD and Quantum Gravity. The related physics problems are treated within the Functional Renormalisation Group (fRG), and a survey of alternative approaches is provided.

    Outline

    I The Functional RG
        Euclidean QFT 
        Functional Renormalisation Group
        Critical Phenomena & Fixed Points 

   II  QCD
        Introduction 
        Non-Abelian gauge theories & confinement 
        Chiral symmetry breaking in QCD 
        QCD at finite T 
        A glimpse at the QCD phase diagram 

  III Quantum Gravity
        Introduction 
        RG approach to quantum gravity 
        Gravity and matter 
        Cosmological applications*
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Advanced Dark Matter (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Arcadi G
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The main purpose of the course is to cover advanced topics on Particle Dark Matter, mostly connected with production mechanism in the Early Universe.
You can find below a tentative program of the course. I am nevertheless open to feedback and proposals from the students.
Program
Thermal freeze-out: a critical reappraisal.
Dark Matter Production in non-Standard Cosmological histories.
Dark Matter Production via freeze-in;

Geometric Machine Learning in Quantum Chemistry (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Hamprecht F
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https://sciai-lab.org/teaching/24s/gmlqc/
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see https://sciai-lab.org/teaching/24s/gmlqc/
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Machine Learning Essentials (MVSpec)
Vorlesung Köthe U
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