Topological String Theory Mini-Course, Jan 15 - March 19, 2026

This course will be an introduction to world-sheet and space-time aspects of topological strings. Topics that will be discussed include: the world-sheet formulation of both the A and B model topological strings, axiomatics of topological string theories, categories of branes, string field theory, the relation to the physical string; and dualities.

Location & Building Access: Alice Room, 3rd Floor, Perimeter Institute, 31 Caroline St N, Waterloo *Note On Thursday January 29 lecture will take place in the Time Room, 2nd Floor.

Zoom Link: https://pitp.zoom.us/j/99324374767?pwd=mUq9s15pbrgalwk5ILqLPOcvNcdXxV.1

Participants who do not have an access card for Perimeter Institute must sign in at the security desk before each session. For information on parking or accessibility please contact [email protected].