Modern approaches to quantum gravity
PHYS-504 / 8 credits
Teacher(s): Augusto Penedones Fernandes João Miguel, Henriksson Sten Johan, Vacat ., Vecchi Luca
Language: English
Remark: MA3 only
Summary
This course is an introduction to holography, the modern approach to quantum gravity. The 2026-2027 edition will consist of 3 parts taught by 3 different external teachers.
Content
1. Confomal Field Theory
2. S-matrix Bootstrap
3. The strong CP problem
Keywords
Conformal Field Theory, S-matrix Bootstrap, AdS/CFT, holography
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
General Relativity, Quantum Field Theory I and II
Recommended courses
Quantum Field Theory III
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate conformal and S-matrix bootstrap problems
Transversal skills
- Continue to work through difficulties or initial failure to find optimal solutions.
- Assess one's own level of skill acquisition, and plan their on-going learning goals.
Teaching methods
Lectures + exercise sessions
Assessment methods
oral exam
Supervision
| Assistant.e.s | Yes |
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Oral (winter session)
- Subject examined: Modern approaches to quantum gravity
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Oral (winter session)
- Subject examined: Modern approaches to quantum gravity
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Exam form: Oral (winter session)
- Subject examined: Modern approaches to quantum gravity
- Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory
Reference week
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Légendes:
Lecture
Exercise, TP
Project, Lab, other
Tuesday, 10h - 12h: Lecture
Tuesday, 14h - 16h: Exercise, TP