String theory is a framework of physics which in particular gives rise to various interesting predictions in mathematics. Some of the more interesting predictions are derived from so-called S-duality, which provides a non-trivial equivalence of two physical theories. The main aim of the talk is to explain how to mathematically understand aspects of string theory, focusing on topological strings, and discuss S-duality in the context. A large part of the talk will be devoted to providing a dictionary between string theory and mathematical objects. This talk is based on a joint work with Surya Raghavendran.
17 Jun 2021
10:30am - 11:30am

Where
Online via ZOOM (ID: 958 476 4665, Passcode: 3131)
Speakers/Performers
Prof. Philsang YOO
Tsinghua University, Yau Mathematical Sciences Center
Tsinghua University, Yau Mathematical Sciences Center
Organizer(S)
Department of Mathematics
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Audience
Alumni, Faculty and staff, UG students
Language(s)
English
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