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Segmented strings

Research Group: Centre for Theoretical Physics
Number of Students: 1
Length of Study in Years: 3.5 years
Full-time Project: yes

Funding

Funding is provided via the Scientific Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

    • Available to Home and exceptional overseas applicants only.
    • Applicant required to start in September 2026.
    • The studentship arrangement will cover home tuition fees for the duration of the studentship.

Project Description

Strings with longitudinal kink modes have been studied since the early days of string theory. A recent generalization is known as segmented strings. These string solutions are piecewise linear, and they can approximate any smooth string solution. The primary objective of this project is to investigate the quantization of these objects on anti-de Sitter (AdS) and de Sitter (dS) backgrounds, and establish connections with recently discovered quantum spectral curve methods, which are essential tools in the theory of integrability. The results may provide insights into string theory and various versions of the celebrated AdS/CFT correspondence.

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship and for entry onto the Physics programme (Full Time), please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/spcs/phdresearch/application-process/#apply

Deadline for application - 28th of January 2026

Supervisor Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Dr David Vegh

Email: d.vegh@qmul.ac.uk

SPCS Academics: Dr David Vegh

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