Topics in String Theory

弦理论主题

• 批准号: 1313986
• 负责人: Eric D'Hoker
• 金额: $ 72万
• 依托单位: University of California-Los Angeles
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2013
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2013-09-01 至 2016-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1313986&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Topics; String; Theory

This award funds the research activities of Professors Eric D'Hoker, Michael Gutperle, and Per Kraus in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UCLA.Decades after its discovery, string theory remains a vibrant subject, continuing to shed light on fundamental problems in physics. The basic principles of string theory remain mysterious, as does its precise role in explaining observable physical phenomena, yet its power as a conceptual and computational tool is now well established and being applied to a wide range of topics, from pure mathematics to particle physics and condensed matter. In their research, Professors D'Hoker, Gutperle, and Kraus seek to advance the understanding of the precise formulation of string theory; to shed light on fundamental problems involving black holes and quantum gravity; and to apply techniques of gauge/gravity duality to novel situations in quantum field theory, including those relevant to condensed matter physics. This project is aimed at having significant broader impact. Professors D'Hoker, Gutperle, and Kraus will be conducting research in a highly collaborative manner involving graduate students and postdocs, thereby providing critical training for physicists in the early stages of their research careers. Professors D'Hoker, Gutperle, and Kraus also plan to disseminate the results of their research by presenting seminars, colloquia, and public lectures, including at high schools and summer schools. Additionally, they are involved in advancing education, outreach, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

该奖项为埃里克·德·霍克（Eric D'Hoker），迈克尔·古特尔（Michael Gutperle）教授的研究活动提供了资金，以及在发现其发现后，在UCLA的物理和天文学系的Per Kraus，String理论仍然是一个充满活力的主题，继续阐明物理学的基本问题。弦理论的基本原理仍然是神秘的，它在解释可观察到的物理现象方面的精确作用也是如此，但是它作为概念和计算工具的力量现在已经建立得很好，并应用于从纯数学到粒子物理学和凝结物质的广泛主题。 在他们的研究中，D'Hoker，Gutperle和Kraus教授试图促进对弦理论的精确表述的理解。 阐明涉及黑洞和量子重力的基本问题； 并将量规/重力双重性的技术应用于量子场理论的新情况，包括与凝结物理学相关的情况。 该项目旨在产生更大的影响。 D'Hoker，Gutperle和Kraus教授将以高度协作的方式进行研究，以涉及研究生和博士后，从而在其研究职业的早期阶段为物理学家提供重要的培训。 D'Hoker，Gutperle和Kraus教授还计划通过介绍研讨会，座谈会和公开讲座，包括高中和暑期学校，以传播他们的研究结果。 此外，他们还参与进步的教育，外展和跨学科的合作。