The topology and geometry of spacetime is expected to undergo violent quantum fluctuations at a scale known as the Planck scale (10-33 cm).
It is shown how this notion arises in the context of simple examples of string theory. Moreover the fluctuations turn out to map to a statistical mechanical problem of a melting crystal.
Organiser(s): L. Alvarez-Gaume / PH-TH Department
Note: * Tea & coffee will be served at 16.00 hrs. ** Please note unusual place!
