Concept

Albert Einstein

Introduce the students to general relativity and its classical tests.

The course builds on the course QFT1 and QFT2 and develops in parallel to the course on Gauge Theories and the SM.

ME-390: Foundations of artificial intelligence

This course provides the students with 1) a set of theoretical concepts to understand the machine learning approach; and 2) a subset of the tools to use this approach for problems arising in mechanica

PHYS-428: Relativity and cosmology II

This course is the basic introduction to modern cosmology. It introduces students to the main concepts and formalism of cosmology, the observational status of Hot Big Bang theory and discusses major

HUM-417: Philosophical perspectives on the exact sciences I

The course considers central themes in the philosophy of science. Starting from the debate between Leibniz and Newton about space and time, we move on to the transition from classical to quantum physi

HUM-436: Sciences and religions I

Le but de cet enseignement est de revenir sur les conditions (historiques mais aussi épistémologiques) qui ont permis aux sciences de prendre de l'autonomie par rapport à la religion.

MATH-530: Differential geometry IV - general relativity

This course will serve as a basic introduction to the mathematical theory of general relativity. We will cover topics including the formalism of Lorentzian geometry, the formulation of the initial val

PHYS-337: Solid state physics

Ce cours donne une introduction à la Physique du solide, notamment à la structure cristalline, aux vibrations du réseau, aux propriétés électroniques, de transport thermique et électrique, ainsi qu'au

HUM-387: How technology shapes the workplace of the future

Artificial intelligence, big data, and advances in computing power have triggered a technological revolution that may have enormous bearing on the workplace and the labor market. This course provides

PHYS-209: Astrophysics I: introduction to astrophysics

Ce cours décrit de façon simple les processus physiques qui expliquent l'univers dans lequel nous vivons. En couvrant une large gamme de sujets, le but du cours est aussi de donner un aperçu général d