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.

该奖项资助加州大学洛杉矶分校物理与天文学系埃里克·德霍克 (Eric D'Hoker)、迈克尔·古特珀勒 (Michael Gutperle) 和佩尔·克劳斯 (Per Kraus) 教授的研究活动。 弦理论被发现几十年后，仍然是一个充满活力的学科，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中的精确作用也是如此，但它作为概念和计算工具的力量现已得到充分确立，并应用于从纯数学到粒子物理学和凝聚态物质。 在他们的研究中，D'Hoker、Gutperle 和 Kraus 教授试图增进对弦理论精确表述的理解。 阐明涉及黑洞和量子引力的基本问题； 并将规范/引力对偶性技术应用于量子场论中的新情况，包括与凝聚态物理相关的情况。 该项目旨在产生更广泛的影响。 D'Hoker、Gutperle 和 Kraus 教授将以高度合作的方式进行研究，涉及研究生和博士后，从而为物理学家在研究生涯的早期阶段提供关键的培训。 德霍克、古特珀勒和克劳斯教授还计划通过举办研讨会、座谈会和公开讲座（包括在高中和暑期学校）来传播他们的研究成果。 此外，他们还参与推进教育、推广和跨学科合作。