An Introduction to String Theory and D-Brane Dynamics: With Problems and Solutions

An Introduction to String Theory and D-Brane Dynamics: With Problems and Solutions
ISBN-10
1908977906
ISBN-13
9781908977908
Category
Science
Pages
164
Language
English
Published
2011-01-07
Publisher
World Scientific
Author
Richard J Szabo

Description

This invaluable book provides a quick introduction to the rudiments of perturbative string theory and a detailed introduction to the more current topic of D-brane dynamics. The presentation is very pedagogical, with much of the technical detail streamlined. The rapid but highly coherent introduction to the subject is perhaps what distinguishes this book from other string theory or D-brane books. This second edition includes an additional appendix with solutions to the exercises, thus expanding on some of the technical material and making the book more appealing for use in lecture courses. The material is based on mini-courses in theoretical high energy physics delivered by the author at various summer schools, so its actual level has been appropriately tested. Contents:A Brief History of String TheoryClassical String TheoryQuantization of the Bosonic StringSuperstringsRamond–Ramond Charges and T-DualityD-Branes and Gauge TheoryD-Brane DynamicsRamond–Ramond Couplings of D-BranesSolutions to Exercises Readership: Students and professionals in physics. Keywords:String Theory;D-Branes

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