Mathematical and Theoretical Physics Group
This is an IOP special interest group, which is a community of IOP members focused on a particular discipline, application or area of interest.
Special interest groups allow members to connect and share knowledge and ideas. The IOP funds groups to deliver a range of activities including events, prizes and bursaries. All of our groups are driven by members.
About the group
Mathematical and theoretical physics is the use of mathematics to solve physical problems. In its widest sense, mathematical and theoretical physics falls between two major disciplines.
As a special interest, member-driven group, we consider the development of interdisciplinary activity in branches of mathematical physics. This includes:
- general relativity
- quantum field theory
- statistical mechanics
What the group does
We maintain a high profile for the subject with:
- funding bodies
- influential groups
- the Institute of Physics
- the physics community
Some areas of focus include:
- graph theory
- group theory
- functional integration
- solutions of non-linear equations
- differential geometry and topology
- functional analysis and measure theory
Application of mathematics is particularly relevant to:
- nuclear physics
- statistical physics
- classical dynamics
- quantum computing
- quantum field theory
- other emerging areas
- relativity and gravitation
- physics of continuous media
We collaborate with other groups and divisions in areas of common interest like:
- computational physics
- condensed matter physics
- high energy particle physics
We also have relationships with other organisations like the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
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Group events
Find group events on the IOP events site.
Newsletter
December 2017 (PDF, 723KB)
November 2017 (PDF, 913KB)
Committee and contacts
- Chair: Dr Joe Bhaseen joe.bhaseen@kcl.ac.uk
- Secretary: Dr Niall Mackay nm15@york.ac.uk
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