Advanced Topics in Field and String Theory (T) - physics764
| Course | Advanced Topics in Field and String Theory (T) |
|---|---|
| Course No. | physics764 |
| Category | Type | Language | Teaching hours | CP | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Lecture with exercises | English | 3+2 | 7 | ST |
Preparation:
Quantum Field Theory (physics755)
Advanced Theoretical Physics (physics607) / Advanced Quantum Field Theory (physics7501)
Superstring Theory (physics752)
Form of Testing and Examination: active participation in exercises, oral or written examination
Length of Course: 1 semester
Aims of the Course: An introduction into modern topics in Mathematical High Energy Physics in regard to current research areas
Contents of the Course:
String and Supergravity Theories in various dimensions
Dualities in Field Theory and String Theory
Topological Field Theories and Topological Strings
Large N dualities and integrability
Recommended Literature:
Selected review articles an arXiv.org [hep-th]
J. Polchinski: String Theory I & II
S. Weinberg: Quantum Theory of Fields