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FSF3732 Dynamics of Strings and Membranes 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus FSF3732 (Spring 2010–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course covers:

  • Geodesics

  • Relativistic M-branes

  • Volume functional and level set approach Light-cone description in orthonormal gauge Matrix regularization (M=2) Multilinear formulation

  • Graph description

  • Hydrodynamic descriptions

  • Reconstruction algebras

  • Critical Dimension

  • Dynamical Symmetry

  • Topology Change

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course the students will understand, and are able to apply, the theory of relativistic extended objects.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

A Master degree including at least 30 university credits (hp) in in Mathematics.

Literature

J.Hoppe, “Relativistic Membranes”, Journal of Physics A: Math.Theor.46, 2013

Examination and completion

Grading scale

G

Examination

    Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

    The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

    If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

    Weekly homework and an oral examination.

    Other requirements for final grade

    Approved homework and oral examination.

    Examiner

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    Ethical approach

    • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
    • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
    • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

    Further information

    Course room in Canvas

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    Offered by

    SCI/Mathematics

    Education cycle

    Third cycle

    Postgraduate course

    Postgraduate courses at SCI/Mathematics