The Physics of Scales

Björn M.~Schäfer$^1$, Matthias Bartelmann$^2$
$^1$Zentrum für Astronomie
$^2$Institut für Theoretische Physik
Universität Heidelberg

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Contents

Abstract
Lagrangian classical mechanics
The Speed of Light and the Lorentz Transform
Electrodynamics, Gauge Theories, and Scales
Quantum Mechanics I
Quantum Mechanics II
The gravitational field of a point mass
Hydrostatics and stability of self-gravitating systems
Thermodynamics
Statistical Mechanics
Renormalisation
The Planck scales
Problem Sheet 1: Lagrangian classical mechanics
Problem Sheet 2: The Speed of Light and the Lorentz Transform
Problem Sheet 3: Quantum Mechanics I
Problem Sheet 4: Quantum Mechanics II
Problem Sheet 5: The gravitational field of a point mass
Problem Sheet 6: Hydrostatics and stability of self-gravitating systems
Problem Sheet 7: Thermodynamics
Problem Sheet 8: Statistical Mechanics
Problem Sheet 9: Renormalisation
Index