The Chairman of the Faculty Board of Human, Social, and Political Science gives notice that the Annual Meeting of the Faculty will be held at 1.15 p.m. on Thursday, 29 November 2012, in the Seminar Room, Biological Anthropology, Pembroke Street. The main business will be the election of two members of the Faculty Board in class (c), in accordance with Statute C, IV, 2(c). Nominations, signed by the proposer and seconder, for which the consent of the candidate must be obtained, should reach the Secretary of the Faculty Board, Faculty of Human, Social, and Political Science, Free School Lane, not later than Monday, 19 November 2012. Notice of any other business should reach the Secretary by the same date.
The Chairman of the Faculty Board of Music gives notice that the Annual Meeting of the Faculty will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 22 November 2012 in Lecture Room 5 of the Faculty of Music. Among the business to be transacted will be the election, in accordance with Statute C, IV, 2(c), of two members of the Faculty Board to serve for four years from 1 January 2013.
Nominations for the election and notice of any other business should reach the Secretary of the Faculty Board, Mrs S. C. Round (email: scr25@cam.ac.uk, or Faculty of Music, 11 West Road) not later than Thursday, 15 November 2012.
In accordance with Regulations 18 and 19 for the Mathematical Tripos (Statutes and Ordinances, p. 373), the Examiners give notice that a candidate may submit an essay on any one of the following topics:
1. |
Birkar |
Birational geometry and Néron models in arithmetic |
2. |
Birkar |
Aspects of birational geometry in positive characteristic |
3. |
Brookes |
Weyl algebras |
4. |
Brookes |
Simple modular Lie algebras |
5. |
Brookes |
Lie methods in group theory |
6. |
Fisher |
The Grunwald-Wang theorem |
7. |
Fisher |
Isogeny volcanoes |
8. |
Forster |
Permutation models for set theory |
9. |
Goedecke |
Factorization systems |
10. |
Gowers |
Barriers in computational complexity |
11. |
Green |
Sieving |
12. |
Green |
Gromov’s theorem on groups of polynomial growth |
13. |
Grojnowski |
Cochains |
14. |
Grojnowski |
D-modules, representation theory, Hodge theory |
15. |
Grojnowski |
Derived category, t-structures, stability conditions |
16. |
Johnstone |
Categories of relations |
17. |
Johnstone |
Locally presentable and accessible categories |
18. |
Körner |
Carleson’s theorem for Walsh Fourier series |
19. |
Körner |
Shannon Whittaker reconstruction from irregular sampling |
20. |
Körner |
Hilbert’s thirteenth problem |
21. |
Kovalev |
Stable differential forms |
22. |
Kovalev |
K3 surfaces |
23. |
Martin |
Polynomial invariants of finite groups |
24. |
Martin |
Representations of quantum groups |
25. |
Martin |
Quivers and representations of algebras |
26. |
Randal-Williams |
Complex cobordism and formal group laws |
27. |
Rasmussen |
Sutured manifolds and the Thurston norm |
28. |
Rasmussen |
Khovanov stable homotopy |
29. |
Ross |
Multiplier ideals in algebraic and analytic geometry |
30. |
Scholl |
Galois representations associated to elliptic curves |
31. |
Scholl |
p-adic L-functions |
32. |
Smith |
Mirror symmetry for the elliptic curve |
33. |
Smith |
Topology of random real hypersurfaces |
34. |
Thomason |
Non-Ramsey graphs |
35. |
Wadsley |
Primitive ideals in enveloping algebras |
36. |
Wilson |
Complex moduli spaces for Calabi-Yau manifolds |
37. |
Yoshida |
Automorphic forms and representations on GL(n) |
38. |
Altham |
Analysis of a large and complex data set |
39. |
Berestycki |
The Gaussian free field |
40. |
Berestycki |
Coalescing random walks |
41. |
Berestycki |
Mixing time of random transpositions |
42. |
Dawid |
Composite likelihood |
43. |
Dawid |
Statistical aspects of forensic identification with DNA mixtures |
44. |
Fischer |
Optimal mechanism design |
45. |
Fischer |
Evolutionary game theory on networks |
46. |
Matthews, Datta |
Quantum data hiding |
47. |
Nickl |
The Bernstein-von Mises phenomenon |
48. |
Norris |
Random walks on height functions |
49. |
Norris |
Brownian motion on a Riemannian manifold |
50. |
Pitts |
Gerber-Shiu functions in ruin theory |
51. |
Samworth |
Applications of high-dimensional statistical techniques |
52. |
Samworth |
Applications of empirical process theory |
53. |
Samworth |
High-dimensional covariance matrix estimation |
54. |
Tehranchi |
Markets with transaction costs |
55. |
Weber |
Search games |
56. |
Weber |
On line matching and bin packing problems |
57. |
Allanach |
Supergraph perturbation theory |
58. |
Anderson |
The GR thin sandwich problem |
59. |
Baumann |
CMB polarization |
60. |
Baumann |
Quantum field theory in curved spacetime |
61. |
Bonvin, Davis |
Testing dark energy and modified gravity |
62. |
Bouatta |
Conceptual challenges of gauge symmetry |
63. |
Brambley |
Shock waves in curved cylindrical tubes |
64. |
Brambley |
Numerical techniques for computational aero-acoustics |
65. |
Butterfield, Caulton |
Identity and indiscernibility in quantum mechanics |
66. |
Caulfield |
Instability and perturbation growth in stratified shear flows |
67. |
Caulfield |
Mixing efficiency in stratified fluids |
68. |
Dalziel |
Graphene production in very rapidly rotating flows |
69. |
Dalziel |
The fluid mechanics of a single-bladed paddle |
70. |
Dalziel |
Richtmyer-Meshkov instability in granular materials |
71. |
Dorey |
Instantons |
72. |
Dunajski |
Twistor transform |
73. |
Dunkel |
Information processing in slime molds |
74. |
Gog |
R0 |
75. |
Green |
The large N approximation to QCD |
76. |
Iserles |
Isospectral flows |
77. |
Iserles |
Rapid expansion in orthogonal series |
78. |
Jozsa |
Quantum computing and closed timelike curves |
79. |
Latter |
Convective instabilities in galaxy cluster plasma |
80. |
Latter |
Structure formation in Saturn’s rings |
81. |
Linden |
Stratified turbulence in a pipe |
82. |
Lister |
Stretching, bending, folding, and coiling |
83. |
Manton |
Applications of Lie groups beyond SU(3) in particle physics |
84. |
Montanaro |
Quantum walk algorithms |
85. |
Montanaro |
Holographic algorithms |
86. |
Neufeld |
CO2 sequestration: dissolution from a capillary fringe |
87. |
O’Donnell |
Lanczos potential theory |
88. |
Paardekooper |
Migration of young planets |
89. |
Papaloizou |
Accretion discs and planet formation |
90. |
Rath Spivack |
Iterative regularization for inverse problems |
91. |
Reall |
Instability of anti-de Sitter spacetime |
92. |
Sayag |
Instability in non-Newtonian floating extensional flows |
93. |
Schönlieb |
Optical flow for video processing |
94. |
Shadrin |
Stable reconstruction from Fourier samples |
95. |
Shellard, Barnaby |
Non-Gaussianity as a probe of fundamental physics |
96. |
Sperhake |
Black-hole superkicks and mechanisms for their suppression |
97. |
Stuart |
Analysis of static monopoles in the Yang-Mills-Higgs and Einstein-Yang-Mills-Higgs systems |
98. |
Tong |
Bosonization |
99. |
Townsend |
The quantum supermembrane |
100. |
Vriend |
Granular fingering |
101. |
Wingate |
Critical exponents |
102. |
Worster |
Marine ice sheets |
Candidates are reminded that they may request leave to submit an essay on a topic other than those given above provided that the request is made, through their Director of Studies, so as to reach the Secretary of the Faculty Board, Mathematics Faculty Office, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road, not later than 1 February 2013.
A candidate who proposes to submit an essay should inform the Chairman of Examiners, through her or his Director of Studies, on a form which will be provided, by 3 May 2013. Candidates should submit their essays, through their Directors of Studies, so as to reach the Chairman of Examiners not later than 3 May 2013.
Abstracts and guidelines can be found online at: http://www.maths.cam.ac.uk/postgrad/mathiii/essays/essall.pdf.
The Faculty Board of Biology give notice that the following combination of Major and Minor subjects, additional to, or amending, those previously published (Reporter, 2011–12, p. 446; Reporter, 2012–13, p. 7 and p. 47), will be offered in the Natural Sciences Tripos, Part II (Biological and Biomedical Sciences) in 2012–13:
Major subject |
Permissible Minor subjects |
Examination requirements |
|
417 |
Neuroscience (4 out of 8 modules) (maximum of 15 candidates) |
101 107 113 115 116 117 118 122 125 (Minor subjects 106 and 111 are also offered if not taken as Major subject modules) |
Four written papers of three hours each. |
The Director of the Institute of Astronomy gives notice that the following courses will be available for examination in 2013:
These papers, from Part III of the Mathematical Tripos, will be taken in June. Each will be examined by a written paper of three hours’ duration.
41. |
Quantum field theory |
48. |
Cosmology |
49. |
General relativity |
51. |
Black holes |
52. |
Astrophysical fluid dynamics |
55. |
Origin and evolution of galaxies |
These papers, from Part III of the Mathematical Tripos, will be taken in June and will be examined by a written paper of two hours’ duration.
53. |
Structure and evolution of stars |
54. |
Dynamics of astrophysical discs |
56. |
Binary stars |
These papers, from Part III of the Natural Sciences Tripos (Experimental and Theoretical Physics), will be taken at the start of the Lent Term and will be examined by a written paper of two hours’ duration. Each paper will consist of three questions of which candidates will be required to answer two; all questions carry equal weight.
Paper 1/PP. |
Particle physics |
Paper 1/PEP. |
Physics of the Earth as a planet |
These papers, from Part III of the Natural Sciences Tripos (Experimental and Theoretical Physics), will be taken at the start of the Easter Term and will be examined by a written paper of one and a half hours’ duration. Each paper will consist of three questions of which candidates will be required to answer two; all questions carry equal weight.
Paper 2/PA. |
Particle astrophysics |
Paper 2/FOA. |
Frontiers of observational astrophysics |
It is recommended that candidates take the equivalent of four 3-unit lecture courses. At least nine units should be selected from the recommended list of courses above. Up to three units may be chosen freely from Part III of the Mathematical Tripos (and need not be relevant to astrophysics), or the allowed list of courses from Part III Experimental and Theoretical Physics in the Natural Sciences Tripos, or a mixture of both. The courses offered in Part III of the Mathematical Tripos vary from year to year and may be found in their lecture listing at http://www.maths.cam.ac.uk/lecturelists/PartIIIWeb.pdf. The allowed courses from Part III Experimental and Theoretical Physics may be found at http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/students/undergrad/part_iii/lectures/. Students should consult the Part III Course Co-ordinator for guidance about choice of courses.
The Head of the Department of Physics gives notice that the following Major topics, Minor topics, and types of further work will be available for examination in 2013.
These papers will be taken at the start of the Lent Term. Each Major topic will be examined by a written paper of two hours’ duration. Each paper will consist of three questions of which candidates will be required to answer two; all questions carry equal weight. Candidates are required to take a minimum of three papers. The titles of the papers are as follows:
Paper 1/AQC. |
Advanced quantum condensed matter physics |
Paper 1/SMB. |
Soft matter and biological physics |
Paper 1/RAC. |
Relativistic astrophysics and cosmology |
Paper 1/PP. |
Particle physics |
Paper 1/PEP. |
Physics of the Earth as a planet |
Paper 1/QCM. |
Quantum condensed matter field theory |
Paper 1/AOP. |
Atomic and optical physics |
Candidates may replace one Major topic with the paper Quantum field theory (Paper 1/QFT) from Part III of the Mathematics Tripos (taken in June).
These papers will be taken at the start of the Easter Term. Each Minor topic will be examined by a written paper of one and a half hours’ duration. Each paper will consist of three questions of which candidates will be required to answer two; all questions carry equal weight. Candidates who are not replacing Minor topics by other work, as specified below, are required to take a minimum of three papers. The titles of the papers are as follows:
Paper 2/AP. |
Atmospheric physics |
Paper 2/BP. |
Biological physics |
Paper 2/FSU. |
Formation of structure in the universe |
Paper 2/FECM. |
The frontiers of experimental condensed matter physics |
Paper 2/FOA. |
The frontiers of observational astrophysics |
Paper 2/GFT. |
Gauge field theory |
Paper 2/MP. |
Medical physics |
Paper 2/PA. |
Particle astrophysics |
Paper 2/QI. |
Quantum information |
Paper 2/PNS. |
The physics of nanoelectronic systems |
Paper 2/SQC. |
Superconductivity and quantum coherence |
Each paper or piece of further work listed below may replace one Minor topic:
• a Long Vacation Project (2/LVP) (based on pre-approved project work undertaken during the previous Long Vacation);
• the Entrepreneurship option (2/ENP), which is examined by course-work;
• the paper ‘Advanced quantum field theory’ (2/AQFT) from Part III of the Mathematical Tripos (examined in June);
• the examination paper ‘Nuclear power engineering’ (2/4M16) from Part IIb of the Engineering Tripos; these candidates will take the same examination paper as candidates from Engineering (examined at the start of the Easter Term);
• the Interdisciplinary papers in ‘Materials, electronics, and renewable energy’ (2/IDP3); ‘The Earth system and climate change’ (2/IDP2); and ‘Atmospheric chemistry and global change’ (2/IDP1) (all examined in the second half of the Easter Term).
Where candidates take more than three Major topics, the examiners will use the best three results in determining the class; where candidates take more than three Minor topics, the examiners will use the best three results in determining the class: all marks will appear on the transcript.
Further to their notice of 20 June 2012 (Reporter, 2011–12, p. 736), the Faculty of Computer Science and Technology give notice of the following corrections to module names and an amendment:
R209 |
Computer security: Principles and foundations (c) |
replaces |
|
R209 |
Principles and foundations of computer security (c) |
R210 |
Computer security: Current applications and research (c) |
replaces |
|
R210 |
Current applications and research in computer security (c) |
Additional module offered in Lent Term 2013:
R201 |
Usability of programming languages (c) |
Dropped module in Lent Term 2013:
P33 |
Building an internet router |
Further details can be found by following the appropriate links from http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/teaching/current/acs.html.