Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/08/2003
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Title: A Few Things About Strings

Speaker: Dr. Clifford V. Johnson

Institute: University of Durham
Department of Mathematical Sciences

Location: ABB 163

Description:

Theories of extended objects called Superstrings promise to yield new insights into the structure of our Universe at the most fundamental level.
Recent research has shown that not just string-like objects are important, but also other extended objects called “Branes” as well. This had led to
many new insights, including new techniques for studying black holes, and a new “holographic” view of how our entire universe might work. In this
talk we will review some of these concepts.