Academic Training Lecture Regular Programme

String Theory for Pedestrians (1/3)

by Prof. Constantin Bachas (Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris, France)

Europe/Zurich
500/1-001 - Main Auditorium (CERN)

500/1-001 - Main Auditorium

CERN

400
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Description
This is a non-technical rapid course on string theory. Lecture 1 is an introduction to the basics of the subject: classical and quantum strings, D(irichlet) branes and string-string dualities. In lecture 2 I will discuss string unification of the fundamental forces, covering both its successes and failures. Finally in lecture 3 I will review string models of black hole microstates, the holographic gauge/gravity duality and, if time permits, potential applications to the physics of the strong interactions.
Slides
Video in CDS
From the same series
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Organised by

Maureen Prola-Tessaur