Modern approaches to quantum gravity

PHYS-504 / 8 crédits

Enseignant(s): Augusto Penedones Fernandes João Miguel, Henriksson Sten Johan, Vacat ., Vecchi Luca

Langue: Anglais

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

Resources

Moodle Link

Dans les plans d'études

  • Semestre: Automne
  • Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
  • Matière examinée: Modern approaches to quantum gravity
  • Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Type: optionnel
  • Semestre: Automne
  • Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
  • Matière examinée: Modern approaches to quantum gravity
  • Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Type: optionnel
  • Forme de l'examen: Oral (session d'hiver)
  • Matière examinée: Modern approaches to quantum gravity
  • Cours: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
  • Type: obligatoire

Semaine de référence

Mardi, 10h - 12h: Cours

Mardi, 14h - 16h: Exercice, TP

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