String Theory and Branes (STB | INK7034U)
Description: The main aim of the course is to give a
first introduction to string theory which can be used as a basis for
undertaking research in this and related subjects. Topics will include
the following: classical and quantum dynamics of the point particle,
classical and quantum dynamics of strings in spacetime, D-branes, the
spacetime effective action, and compactification of higher dimensions.
This module is taught at KCL.
This module is taught at KCL.
