Selected Topics in Theoretical Particle Physics

3-0-9 units · Graduate

Presents topics of current interest in theoretical particle physics, with content varying from year to year. Subject not routinely offered; given when sufficient interest is indicated.

Fall 2014 · String Theory and Holographic Duality

This string theory course focuses on holographic duality (also known as gauge / gravity duality or AdS / CFT) as a novel method of approaching and connecting a range of diverse subjects, including quantum gravity / black holes, QCD at extreme conditions, exotic condensed matter systems, and quantum information.

Readings

Fall 2004 · Selected Topics in Theoretical Particle Physics: Branes and Gauge Theory Dynamics

Topics

Brane Intervals - Hanany Witten Brane Configurations

Readings

There is no required textbook for this course. There are class notes and associated readings in the lecture notes section. ↗
Listed reading

Prerequisites & course information

Prereq: 8.323 G (Spring) Not offered regularly; consult department 3-0-9 units Can be repeated for credit.

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
MIT OpenCourseWare ↗Fall 2014
MIT OCW readings ↗
MIT OCW syllabus ↗
MIT OpenCourseWare ↗Fall 2004
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MIT OCW syllabus ↗
Historical MIT OpenCourseWare offering. Named reading entries and schedule topics are automatically extracted from the linked source pages.
Historical MIT OpenCourseWare offering. Named reading entries and schedule topics are automatically extracted from the linked source pages.