Gravity and Superstrings 2
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
In this course the basics aspects of supersymmetry and string theory are introduced.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to have the following skills:
1. Knowledge of the concepts of superspace and the supersymemtry variations
2. Knowledge of the chiral and the vector multiplet in 4 dimensions
3. Knowledge of the non-renormalization theorems
4. Knowledge of the Witten index
5. Knowledge of the Nambu-Goto action
6. Knowledge of the Virasoro operators
7. Knowledge of the quantization of the open and close bosonic string theory
8. Knowledge of the basics aspects of superstring theory
1. Knowledge of the concepts of superspace and the supersymemtry variations
2. Knowledge of the chiral and the vector multiplet in 4 dimensions
3. Knowledge of the non-renormalization theorems
4. Knowledge of the Witten index
5. Knowledge of the Nambu-Goto action
6. Knowledge of the Virasoro operators
7. Knowledge of the quantization of the open and close bosonic string theory
8. Knowledge of the basics aspects of superstring theory
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
-Superspace and supersymmetry variations
-Chiral and the vector multiplet in 4 dimensions
-Non-renormalization theorems
-Witten index
-Nambu-Goto action
-Virasoro operators
-Quantization of the open and close bosonic string theory
-Superstring theory
-Chiral and the vector multiplet in 4 dimensions
-Non-renormalization theorems
-Witten index
-Nambu-Goto action
-Virasoro operators
-Quantization of the open and close bosonic string theory
-Superstring theory
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, general relativity and field theory.
Teaching methods
Taught class
Teaching Resources
-Zwiebach, "A first course in string theory"
-West, "Introduction To Supersymmetry And Supergravity"
-West, "Introduction To Supersymmetry And Supergravity"
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of the preparation of some exercises regarding the topics discussed during the class
and of an oral discussion on the exercises and on the program of the course. Each student will have to prepare
the exercises alone. The skills acquired will be evaluated during the exam.
and of an oral discussion on the exercises and on the program of the course. Each student will have to prepare
the exercises alone. The skills acquired will be evaluated during the exam.
FIS/02 - THEORETICAL PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND METHODS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor:
Amariti Antonio
Shifts:
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Professor:
Amariti AntonioProfessor(s)