Anton N. Kapustin
Anton N. Kapustin
Earle C. Anthony Professor of Theoretical Physics and Mathematics
M.S., Moscow State University, 1993; Ph.D., Caltech, 1997. Assistant Professor, 2001-04; Associate Professor, 2004-10; Professor, 2010-12; Earle C. Anthony Professor, 2012-.
Research Interest: Theoretical Elementary Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, String Theory (Mathematical Aspects)
Overview
Professor Anton Kapustin is a theoretical physicist. In the past, he has worked on particle physics, supersymmetric field theory, topological field theory, and string theory. Currently, he is interested in the mathematical aspects of condensed matter physics, including topological phases of matter, the theory of transport, and hydrodynamics.
Selected Awards
- Simons Investigator Award, 2016-present
- ICBS 2024 Frontiers of Science Award
- ICBS 2025 Frontiers of Science Award
Selected Awards
- Simons Investigator Award, 2016-present
- ICBS 2024 Frontiers of Science Award
- ICBS 2025 Frontiers of Science Award
Related Courses
Ph 129 abc. Mathematical Methods of Physics.
9 units (4-0-5); second, third terms, 2025-26.
Prerequisites: Ma 2 and Ph 2 abc, or equivalent.
Mathematical methods and their application in physics. First term focuses on group theoretic methods in physics. Second term includes analytic methods such as complex analysis, differential equations, integral equations and transforms, and other applications of real analysis. Third term covers probability and statistics in physics. Each part may be taken independently.
Part a not offered 2025-26.
Instructors: Y. Chen, Kapustin
Instructors: Y. Chen, Kapustin