A wiki for understanding modern physics with emphasis on precise mathematical foundations. Making Quantum Field Theory, the Standard Model, and General Relativity accessible to mathematicians and students.
Topics
Bohr's Atomic Model and Spectral Lines
Electroweak Unification: How Electromagnetism Emerges
What are Fiber Bundles and why do they matter in physics?
Gauge Theory vs General Relativity: The Deep Unity
Why can't gravity be unified with Quantum Mechanics?
The Harmonic Oscillator
How does the Heisenberg uncertainty relation relate to Lie algebras?
Particle Types Overview
How do particle types relate to mathematical objects?
Is QFT based on Riemannian Geometry?
How does QFT differ from Quantum Mechanics?
Quantum Mechanics and Functional Analysis
The Schrodinger Equation
What is a Lagrangian?
What is Wick Rotation and why does it work?