String Theory I
10 credits
Syllabus, Master's level, 1FA161
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1FA161
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physics A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 7 May 2014
- Responsible department
- Department of Physics and Astronomy
Entry requirements
120 credits. Quantum Field Theory. Advanced Quantum Field Theory is recommended.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to
- explain what questions/problems can be addressed by string theory,
- explain the different properties of point-particles, non-relativistic and relativistic strings,
- explain how the quantum string constitutes a consistent theory of quantum gravity,
- explain the description of the string from a worldsheet and a targetspace point of view,
- solve the string equations of motion subject to given initial and boundary conditions,
- get the general idea when reading the basic research papers that introduce and develop bosonic string theory.
Content
Description and classical motion of the non-relativistic string, the relativistic point particle and the relativistic string; worldsheet and targetspace points of view; light-cone description; quantisation of the point particle, the open and the closed string.
Instruction
Lectures
Assessment
Homework assignments