String theories and their phenomenological applications

Objective

We propose to conduct research on various aspects of string
theory and 2d gravity.The goals are on the one hand a unification of all particle interactions, including gravity, and on the other possible applications in statistical mechanics and in particular systems where fluctuating surfaces play a role. We will more precisely address the problems of identifying a realistic ground state, breaking space-time supersymmetry, exploring string
symmetries, and understanding the issue of stability and the vanishing of the cosmological constant. We will furthemore

examine strings at very high energies and/or temperatures and their cosmological implications. Finalally we will study discrete random surfaces and possible phases of non-critical strings.

Programme(s)

• FP2-SCIENCE - Programme plan (EEC) to stimulate the international cooperation and interchange needed by European research scientists (SCIENCE), 1988-1992

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE

Address

Route De Saclay Ecole Polytechnique
91128 Palaiseau
France

Participants (5)

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES

Italy

Address

Via Beirut 2-4
34014 Grignano

International Atomic Energy Agency

Italy

Address

Strada Costiera 11
34100 Trieste

NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS

Greece

Address

Panepistimiopolis
15771 Athens

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Spain

Address

Cantoblanco
28049 Madrid

University of Oxford

United Kingdom

Address

1 Keble Road
OX1 3NP Oxford