In the last twenty years, thanks to the prominent role of string theory, the interaction between mathematics and physics has led to many significant progresses in both subjects. String theory, as well as quantum field theory, has contributed to a series of profound ideas which gave rise to entirely new mathematical fields and revitalized older ones.

From a mathematical perspective some examples of this fruitful interaction are the Seiberg-Witten theory of four-manifolds, the discovery of Mirror Symmetry and Gromov-Witten theory in algebraic geometry, the study of Jones polynomial in knot theory, the advances in low dimensional topology, the recent progress in geometric Langlands program and the development of derived algebraic geometry.

From a physical point of view, mathematics has provided physicists with powerful tools such as index theorems of differential operators, toric geometry, K-theory and derived categories, the analysis of Calabi-Yau manifolds and their singularities in relation to string compactifications.

At present there is a large and rapidly growing number of both mathematicians and physicists working at the interface between the two academic fields. The influence flows in both directions. The main goal of this rather informal conference is to bring together master and PhD students and young researchers in mathematics and physics who work on ideas related to string theory. Hopefully this will be an important occasion to discuss about common topics between the two communities and possibly start new research directions.

Organizers:

For information: physmath14bo@gmail.com

Partner:

BaD Mood Seminars

Sponsors and Acknowledgements:

The organizers wish to thank the Department of Mathematics for the cooperation.
Special thanks go to Professor Mirella Manaresi for financial and organizing support and to Professor Luca Migliorini for his guest lecture.