Quantum Gravity
- a.y. 2024/25 – ongoing
- Master’s in Physics (LM)
- 2nd year, 1st semester
General information
- Suggested courses
- Quantum Field Theory, General Relativity.
- Target skills and knowledge
- This course gives an introduction to the various problems of, and approaches to, quantising the gravitational interaction. We will analyse GR as an effective field theory, study possible UV completions and the constraints following from consistency theorems, the asymptotic freedom scenario, black hole evaporation and the path integral for Euclidean gravity. At the end of the course students should understand current challenges and open problems in the field, and master the basic field-theory techniques needed to address the consequences of quantising gravity.
- Examination method
- Questions on the topics presented during the course.
- Textbooks
- Transcript of the lectures, provided by the teacher.
Class schedule
Lectures are held at the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
| Day | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30–10:15 | Aula Voci |
| Wednesday | 12:30–14:15 | Aula P4C |
Office hour: Fridays, 15:00–16:00, preferably by appointment (also by e-mail or telephone).
Exams
Oral examination on dates agreed with the instructor.