Foundations and New Methods of Theoretical Physics 2022

WE-Heraeus Summer School for Graduate Students

29 Aug - 09 Sep 2022

Where:

Klosterhof zur Post, Bayrischzell

Scientific organizers:

Prof. Laura Covi, U Göttingen • Prof. Arthur Hebecker, U Heidelberg • Prof. Olaf Lechtenfeld, U Hannover • Prof. Ivo Sachs, LMU München • Prof. Stefan Theisen, AEI Potsdam

The school focuses on quantum field theory, particle physics and (quantum) gravity, but other related areas of theoretical and mathematical physics (e.g. aspects of string theory, condensed matter physics, quantum information) also receive attention.

The idea is to learn new and old methods relevant to modern theoretical physics, formal as well as phenomenological. This is important especially for soon-to-be postdocs who need to broaden their view and skills in order to be competitive and versatile in changing collaborations. The aim of the school is to provide first hands-on experience with those topics. Accordingly, special emphasis is placed on exercises in small groups, complementing three hours of morning lectures. In the afternoon, the lecturers guide the students through a set of exemplary problems, which illustrate and expand on the main points of the lectures. The atmosphere is informal and lively discussions are encouraged.