260033 VU Introduction to string theory (2025W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 04.09.2025 08:00 to Mo 22.09.2025 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Fr 17.10.2025 23:59
Details
max. 15 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 07.10. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 14.10. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 21.10. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 28.10. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 04.11. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 11.11. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 18.11. 09:00 - 11:30 Seminarraum A, Währinger Straße 17, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 25.11. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 02.12. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
- N Tuesday 09.12. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 16.12. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 13.01. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
- Tuesday 20.01. 09:00 - 11:30 Erwin-Schrödinger-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment is based on a combination of:- a test (early in the semester),
- graded homework assignments,
- oral presentation of selected exercises at the blackboard,
- and a final assessment.All standard materials (notes, books, online resources, calculators,
etc.) may be used for homework. The format and permitted materials for
the final assessment will be announced in advance.
- graded homework assignments,
- oral presentation of selected exercises at the blackboard,
- and a final assessment.All standard materials (notes, books, online resources, calculators,
etc.) may be used for homework. The format and permitted materials for
the final assessment will be announced in advance.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Minimum requirements: Participation in exercises (at least one
presentation), 50% of maximal points.Assessment criteria:
- Test: ability to apply prerequisite knowledge in basic computations
relevant for the course.- Homework: correctness, clarity of reasoning, and completeness of
solutions.- Presentations: clarity and structure of explanation, engagement with
questions.- Final assessment: demonstration of conceptual understanding and
ability to carry out standard computations in string theory.The grade will be determined from the test (20%), homework exams (30%),
oral presentation (10%), final assessment (40%) according to the
following key:
- 87.5 % or more: 1
- 75 % or more: 2
- 62.5 % or more: 3
- 50% or more: 4
- below 50%: 5
Examination topics
Examination topics cover the material presented in the lectures and discussed in the exercise classes.
Reading list
References will be provided via Moodle.
Association in the course directory
M-VAF A 2, M- VAF B, Doktorat Physik
Last modified: We 01.10.2025 15:27
Moreover, it will serve as an introductory course necessary to access the foundations of some modern research topics, such as supersymmetry, supergravity, M-theory and holography.The course consists of lectures and exercise sessions.Expected prerequisites: Students should have a solid foundation in theoretical physics including advanced quantum mechanics, and basic knowledge in quantum field theory and general relativity.