Module Details |
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Title | INTRODUCTION TO STRING THEORY | ||
Code | MATH423 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr R Tatar Mathematical Sciences Radu.Tatar@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To provide a broad understanding of string theory, and its utilization as a theory that unifies all of the known fundamental matter and interactions. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understand the properties of the classical string. |
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(LO2) Understand the basic structure of modern particle physics and how it may arise from string theory. |
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(LO3) Understand the basic properties of first quantized string and the implications for space-time dimensions. |
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(LO4) Develop an understanding of string toroidal compactifications and T-duality. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Numeracy |
Syllabus |
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The road to string theory Special relativity and higher dimensions Electromagnetism in various dimensions The non-relativistic string The relativistic point particle The classical relativistic string The Polyakov action World-sheet currents Solution of the open and closed string equations of motion The quantum harmonic oscillator The relativistic quantum open and closed string The light-cone relativistic string Covariant and light-cone quantization T-duality of closed strings |
Recommended Texts |
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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
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Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written exam | 120 | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Homework 2 | 0 | 15 | ||||
Homework 1 | 0 | 15 |