Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Master expertise.
• Have acquired knowledge and a thorough understanding of specialist areas of physics in connection with mathematics and/or advanced laboratory practices required for these sectors.
• Have reached a level of knowledge and skill giving them access to the third cycle of the study programme / doctoral studies (only for two-year Master courses).
• Provide clear and accurate information.
• Share their knowledge and findings clearly and back them up rationally to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Grow personally and professionally.
• Have developed the skills that will enable them to continue to acquire knowledge independently.
• Have a creative and rigorous scientific approach
• Apply their knowledge, understanding and ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments and in multidisciplinary contexts related to physical sciences.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understanding the foundations of String Theory, focussing on the bosonic string in its perturbative formulation.

Content of UE

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.

Prior Experience

Quantum Field Theory I (prerequisite), Quantum Field Theory II (prerequisite), Quantum Field Theory III (suggested course at Q1 of MAB2), General relativity (suggested).

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination
• Graded tests

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The oral exam of the AA will be complemented either by a set of exercises with marks (with a weight of 1/3 of the final grade) or by a presentation given by the student on a subject selected from a list of topics.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination
• Graded tests

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Same as in the first session.