PHYS 484

Introduction to String Theory

University of Southern California · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Introduction to string theory; classical non-relativistic and relativistic strings; quantum relativistic bosonic strings; supersymmetric string theory; D-branes; gauge/gravity duality; stringy black holes; and string compactification.

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8 openSeats: 11/19 seats Last recorded: Aug 8, 2026, 10:16 PM
Class #50520Fall 2026UGRD4.0 credits
8 available11 enrolled19 capacity
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MW 12:00-13:50
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Scott Macdonald
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