String Theory 2

3 EC

Semester 2, period 6

53542STT3Y

Owner Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree)
Coordinator dr. J. Armas
Part of Master Physics and Astronomy, track Theoretical Physics, Master Physics and Astronomy (joint degree), track General Physics and Astronomy,

Course manual 2022/2023

Course content

The course will cover various topics in string theory, starting with string theory in curved backgrounds, WZW models and basics of AdS/CFT correspondence. Students are expected to have taken the courses String Theory, General Relativity, QFT 1,2,3 and AQFT.

Objectives

  • Understanding the basics of string theory in curved backgrounds
  • Understanding basics of WZW models
  • Understanding basics of AdS/CFT

Teaching methods

  • Lecture
  • Self-study

Learning activities

Activity

Hours

Hoorcollege

16

Werkcollege

16

Self study

52

Total

84

(3 EC x 28 uur)

Attendance

Requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).

  • In addition to, or instead of, classes in the form of lectures, the elements of the master’s examination programme often include a practical component as defined in article A-1.2 of part A. The course catalogue contains information on the types of classes in each part of the programme. Attendance during practical components is mandatory.

    • Assessment

    Item and weight Details

    Final grade

    Assessment will be based on one take home exercise per week. 

    Fraud and plagiarism

    The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

    Course structure

    WeeknummerOnderwerpenStudiestof
    1
    2
    3
    4

    Timetable

    The schedule for this course is published on DataNose.

    Contact information

    Coordinator

    • dr. J. Armas