Physics

Superstrings! String Theory Home Page Superstrings! String Theory Home Page- Introduction to superstrings, M-theory, D-branes, p-branes, membranes, string theory, supergravity, supersymmetry M-Theory M-Theory- Site discusses string theory, m-theory, gravity, and modification to m-theory. Strings 2001 Conference Strings 2001 Conference- Pages for the String Theory-Conference of 2001 in Mumbai, India. Strings '97 Strings '97- Pages for the String Theory-Conference of 1997 in Amsterdam/Netherlands. String Theory: A Happy Marriage of Geometry and Physics String Theory: A Happy Marriage of Geometry and Physics- An introductory description of this theory with references to current work being done in the Netherlands. M-Theory M-Theory- The theory formerly known as strings is presented in a non-technical format. Introduction to Non-Pertubative String Theory Introduction to Non-Pertubative String Theory- In this review I discuss some basic aspects of non-perturbative string theory. The topics include test of duality symmetries based o… The First Superstring Revolution The First Superstring Revolution- An overview of basic superstring theory by John Schwarz. The Second Superstring Revolution The Second Superstring Revolution- A site which outlines the history and details of Superstring theory, as seen by one of its pioneers, Dr John Schwarz The Official Superstring Theory Web Site The Official Superstring Theory Web Site- A comprehensive site of information for non-scientists with an interest in superstring theory. String Theory at the Millennium String Theory at the Millennium- A conference, January 12 - 15, 2000 organized by the theoretical physics group at Caltech. Strings 2003 Conference Strings 2003 Conference- Pages for the String Theory-Conference of 2003 held in Kyoto, Japan. Kaluza-Klein Gravity Kaluza-Klein Gravity- A review of the applications of Kaluza-Klein theories in gravity. Kaluza-Klein Theory in Perspective Kaluza-Klein Theory in Perspective- Talk delivered at the Oskar Klein Centenary Nobel Symposium, Stockholm, September 19-21, 1994. Particle Physics Probes Of Extra Spacetime Dimensions Particle Physics Probes Of Extra Spacetime Dimensions- A review of the observable effects of extra dimensions and Kaluza-Klein states. Noncommutative Kaluza-Klein Theory Noncommutative Kaluza-Klein Theory- A review of some of the models which have been proposed, with a special effort to keep the mathematical formalism to a very minimum. Throwing Einstein for a Loop Throwing Einstein for a Loop- A summary of loop quantum gravity. Physicist Fotini Markopoulou Kalamara discusses the connection between relativity and quantum theory. Neutrons reveal quantum effects of gravity Neutrons reveal quantum effects of gravity- Article at PhysicsWorld describing the first observation of quantized states of matter under the influence of gravity. Cause of gravity and an explanation of field dynamics Cause of gravity and an explanation of field dynamics- An intuitive contribution to the gravity debate. A new road to the Quantum Gravity A new road to the Quantum Gravity- This Web site explores the possibility that our universe is not an isolated system. From this hypothesis a quantum origin of the gravitation is … Quantum Gravity Quantum Gravity- Quantum Gravity: A road map towards the Grand Unified Theory. Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics- International focal point of cutting-edge research in foundational theoretical physics. Classical and Quantum Gravity Classical and Quantum Gravity- A journal for physicists, mathematicians and cosmologists working in the fields of gravitation and the theory of spacetime. Abstracts full text edit… Strings, Loops and Others Strings, Loops and Others- This postscript file includes a review of the present theoretical attempts to understand the quantum properties of spacetime. Summary Report of the D2 Workshop Summary Report of the D2 Workshop- A review of material presented at 1998 conference on quantum cosmology. An Ode to Effective Lagrangian An Ode to Effective Lagrangian- A brief introduction is given to the methods of effective lagrangians. The emphasis is on a summary of the overall picture, using a simple model of… Quantum Gravity and M-Theory Quantum Gravity and M-Theory- A review of modern approaches to quantum gravity. Gravity as an Effective Field Theory Gravity as an Effective Field Theory- This is a pedagogical introduction to the treatment of general relativity as a quantum effective field theory. Canonical Quantum Gravity Canonical Quantum Gravity- This is a summary of a talk delivered at the workshop, "Quantum gravity in the Southern Cone II". Cosmological applications of loop quantum gravity Cosmological applications of loop quantum gravity- After a brief introduction to classical and quantum gravity we discuss applications of loop quantum gravity in the cosmological … Loop quantum gravity induced modifications to particle dynamics Loop quantum gravity induced modifications to particle dynamics- The construction of effective Hamiltonians arising from Loop Quantum Gravity and incorporating Planck scale correc… Quantum Gravity - revealed by gamma ray bursts? Quantum Gravity - revealed by gamma ray bursts?- An article at Astronomy Today. How far are we from the quantum theory of gravity? How far are we from the quantum theory of gravity?- An assessment is offered of the progress that the major approaches to quantum gravity have made towards the goal of constructin… Spin Foam Models Spin Foam Models- A review of the spin foam formulation of quantum gravity. Knots and Quantum Gravity Knots and Quantum Gravity- The book "Knots and Quantum Gravity" is the proceedings of a conference held at U.C. Riverside on May 14-16th, 1993. It is now available for free in Pos… How gravity works at microscopic scales How gravity works at microscopic scales- Discusses in simple terms the problem of constructing a quantum theory of gravity. Quantum Gravity Quantum Gravity- A site maintained by Cambridge University on advances in quantum theories of gravity. Quantum Gravity Quantum Gravity- A brief explanation of the search for a quantum theory of gravity, including links to sites on topological field theories. Matters of Gravity Matters of Gravity- An online journal with articles on advances in the theories of gravity. Sir Isaac Newton: The Universal Law of Gravitation Sir Isaac Newton: The Universal Law of Gravitation- Provides a simple introduction to the law for which Newton is best known. Quantum Electrodynamics has Zero Radius of Convergence Quantum Electrodynamics has Zero Radius of Convergence- An outline of why QED is the most tested theory in the universe. Pedagogic Aides to Quantum Field Theory Pedagogic Aides to Quantum Field Theory- This site provides pedagogic assistance on an introductory level for students learning quantum field theory. Chiral Perturbation Theory Chiral Perturbation Theory- An online course in Postscript format on the modern methods of Chiral Perturbation Theory. Chiral Dynamics in Nucleons and Nuclei Chiral Dynamics in Nucleons and Nuclei- A review (in Postscript format) of the implications of the spontaneous chiral symmetry breaking in QCD for processes involving one, two or … Fields Fields- The first free comprehensive textbook on quantum (and classical) field theory. It includes practical techniques, and diverse topics as well as introductions to supergravit… Quantum Field Theory program at IAS: Fall Term Quantum Field Theory program at IAS: Fall Term- A one semester course on Quantum Field Theory taught at a graduate level. Includes all of the lecture notes and problem assignments. Conformal Field Theories: From Old to New Conformal Field Theories: From Old to New- A short review of recent work, including the general problem of constructing the actions of new conformal field theories from old confor… Notes on 2D Conformal Field Theory and String Theory Notes on 2D Conformal Field Theory and String Theory- An explanation of the basics of conformal theory using the language of chiral algebras of Beilinson and Drinfeld. An Introduction to Conformal Field Theory An Introduction to Conformal Field Theory- A comprehensive introduction to two-dimensional conformal field theory is given. Conformal Field Theory: a case study Conformal Field Theory: a case study- This is a set of introductory lecture notes devoted to the Wess-Zumino-Witten model of two-dimensional conformal field theory.