The University of Queensland
Department of Mathematics

Mathematical Physics Seminar

Mathematics of String Theory

Dr P Bouwknegt
University of Adelaide

Monday 7 August, 9.00am
67-316 Priestley Building

Abstract

String Theory has had, and continues to have, a profound impact on many areas of mathematics and vice versa. In this talk I will give a brief overview of String Theory and discuss some of the recent advances such as (i) the holographic principle (also known as the AdS-CFT correspondence), (ii) the microscopic origin of the Bekenstein-Hawking black hole entropy, and (iii) the emergence of noncommutative geometry as a candidate for the (quantum) geometry of spacetime. Particular emphasis will be given to the mathematical challenges posed by the quest for the definitive formulation of String Theory.

All interested are invited to attend.

Enquires to Yao-Zhong Zhang on 3365 2309 or yzz@maths.uq.edu.au