String Theory II
String Theory II covers the physics of the supersymmetric strings, from the perturbative regime to the non-perturbative one. The theory of supergravity and anomalies are reviewed from a geometric perspective. BPS objects and non-renormalization theorems are described from different viewpoints. Calabi-Yau compactifications are discussed in detail. The course covers also some advanced stuff such as the basic ideas of M- and F-theory, black hole entropy, and so on.
Lecture notes which will soon be published in a book format by Springer.
Lecture notes which will soon be published in a book format by Springer.
Lecturer
Date
21st February ~ 1st June, 2023
Location
| Weekday | Time | Venue | Online | ID | Password |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday,Thursday | 10:40 - 12:15 | A3-1-103 | ZOOM 01 | 928 682 9093 | BIMSA |
Prerequisite
STRING THEORY I
Syllabus
the physics of supersymmetric strings both perturbative (weak coupling) and non-perturbative (strong coupling). Introduction to M-theory and F-theory. Anomalies. Dualities. Effective low-energy theories and non-renormalization theorems. D-branes and orientifolds. BPS states and solutions. If time allows Calabi-Yau compactifications
Reference
Sergio Cecotti, Introduction to String Theory, Springer, to be published (spring 2023). String I covers chapters 1-7 of the book, String II covers chapters 8-14. The book contains an extensive bibliography to books, reviews, and original literature.
Audience
Undergraduate
, Graduate
Video Public
Yes
Notes Public
Yes
Language
English
Lecturer Intro
Sergio Cecotti graduated in physics at the University of Pisa in 1979 and has worked at the Harvard University, the University of Pisa, CERN, etc.. In 2014, he became a full professor at SISSA. He has published about 100 papers with total number of citations 7260. His h-index is 44.