 | Study programme 2021-2022 | Français | |
| Advanced Gravitation | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
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| S-PHYS-047 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
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| Français | Français | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 |
Content of Learning Activity
Light-cone (or BRST) quantisation of the bosonic string. Introduction to two-dimensional conformal field theories and application to the definition of string states via vertex operators. Computation of an example of string scattering amplitude. Derivation of Einstein's equations as conditions of quantum consistency of the string in an external curve backgroung.
Required Learning Resources/Tools
D. Tong, "String Theory,'' arXiv:0908.0333 [hep-th];
J. Polchinski, "String Theory. Volume 1: An Introduction to the Bosonic String", Cambridge University Press (1998).
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
Not applicable
Mode of delivery
- Face to face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)