String Theory II (2026-27)

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  Classes

  Tutor: Oscar Lewis           TA:  Catherine Notman

  • Thursday Week 3 14/05/2026 11-13 in classroom C4
  • Thursday Week 4 21/05/2026 11-13 in classroom C4
  • Thursday Week 6 04/06/2025 11-13 in classroom C4

  Work must be handed in by Monday noon previous to the class

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    References: 

    • R. Blumenhagen, D. Lüst, S. Theisen, “Basic Concepts of String Theory”
    • M. Green, J. Schwarz, E. Witten, “Superstring Theory” (Vols 1 & 2)
    • J. Polchinski, “String Theory” (Vol. 1 & 2)
    • B. Zwiebach, “A First Course in String Theory”

    Lecture Notes:

    • T. Weigand, “Introduction to String Theory”, https://www.thphys.uni-heidelberg.de/courses/weigand/Strings11-12.pdf
    • A. Uranga, “Graduate Course in String Theory”, https://members.ift.uam-csic.es/auranga/firstpage.html

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    Problem Sheet 1 (due Monday of Week 3 at noon) Assignment

    Opens: Wednesday, 28 April 2027, 12:00 AM

    Due: Tuesday, 11 May 2027, 12:00 PM
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    Problem sheet 2 (due Monday of Week 4 at noon) Assignment

    Opens: Wednesday, 28 April 2027, 12:00 AM

    Due: Tuesday, 18 May 2027, 12:00 PM
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    Problem Sheet 3 (due Monday of Week 6 at noon) Assignment

    Opens: Wednesday, 28 April 2027, 12:00 AM

    Due: Tuesday, 1 June 2027, 12:00 PM
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  Notes From Lectures

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    Lambert-Susy Notes for Problem sheet 2 (see page 28) File
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    Lectures 15/16 (TT 2026) File
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  Intercollegiate Classes

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    Registration start: Monday, 19 April 2027, 12:00 PM

    Registration end: Friday, 21 May 2027, 12:00 PM
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