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 229 abc. Advanced Mathematical Methods of Physics.
9 units (3-0-6); second, third terms, 2026-27.
Prerequisites: Ph 129 abc or equivalent.
Advanced topics in geometry and topology that are widely used in modern theoretical physics. Emphasis will be on understanding and applications more than on rigor and proofs. First term will cover basic concepts in topology and manifold theory. Second term will include Riemannian geometry, fiber bundles, characteristic classes, and index theorems. Third term will include anomalies in gauge-field theories and the theory of Riemann surfaces, with emphasis on applications to string theory.
Instructor: Kapustin
Instructor: Kapustin