Talks

We compute three-point functions of single trace operators in planar N = 4 SYM. We consider the limit where one of the operators is much smaller than the other two. We find a precise match between weak and strong coupling in the Frolov-Tseytlin classical limit for a very general class of classical solutions. To achieve this match we clarify the issue of back-reaction and identify precisely which three-point functions are captured by a classical computation.

In this talk I will report on the computation at strong coupling of the AdS contribution to the 3-point correlation function of operators corresponding to classical strings which rotate in the S5. This contribution is universal for all operators which have only SO(6) charges.

Cosmic strings are predicted to arise in both inflationary and non-inflationary cosmological models. The signatures of such strings will stand out particularly well at higher redshifts. I will discuss how to look for these signatures in CMB redshift and polarization maps and in 21cm redshift surveys.