Gravity and Superstrings 2
A.Y. 2024/2025
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 can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Introduction to Supersymmetry in 4d: Poincare' algebra and supersymmetric extension, supersymmetric action, supersymmetric variations and supersymmetry breaking.
Introduction to String theory: quantization of the open and of the closed sector of the bosonic string theory. The case of the superstring.
Introduction to String theory: quantization of the open and of the closed sector of the bosonic string theory. The case of the superstring.
Prerequisites for admission
Quantum mechanics, General relativity.
Teaching methods
Classroom taught lessons.
Teaching Resources
Peter West, Introduction to Supersymmetry and Supergravity
Barton Zwiebach, A First Course in String Theory
Barton Zwiebach, A First Course in String Theory
Assessment methods and Criteria
Homework exercises discussed then during the oral exam. The rest of the exam will be on the part of supersymmetry and string theory.
FIS/02 - THEORETICAL PHYSICS, MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND METHODS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor:
Amariti Antonio
Professor(s)