I would like to study string-theory on my own and would like to know the knowledge pre-requisite on mathematics and physics I should master before embarking on my journey to study string theory.
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$\begingroup$ What's your current level of knowledge? $\endgroup$– Prof. LegolasovCommented Aug 20, 2023 at 12:53
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$\begingroup$ @Prof.Legolasov For mathematics, it would be similar to an undergraduate engineering degree. For physics, I had taken a course in classical mechanics (Physics 1), electro-magnetism (Physics 2). Engineering thermal dynamics. For modern physics, I had touched on the Photoelectric Effect, light behaving as particles and waves and a bit on Quantum mechanics and the 4 quantum numbers without going too details into the schrodinger equation. $\endgroup$– Koh Yi Min JasonCommented Aug 20, 2023 at 13:48
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$\begingroup$ Does this answer your question? Introduction to string theory $\endgroup$– John RennieCommented Aug 20, 2023 at 15:27
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$\begingroup$ Also Mathematics needed for string theory $\endgroup$– John RennieCommented Aug 20, 2023 at 15:28
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The best thing is to get a book on String Theory such as Kiritsis' "String Theory in a Nutshell" (About $30 from Amazon) and look at what math is used/needed there. Then get suitable books to fill in the gaps in what you already know.
answered Aug 20, 2023 at 12:55