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A Primer on string theory/ Volker Schomerus

By: Publication details: UK: CUP, 2017Description: ix, 223 pages, 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781316612835
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 539.7258 Sch363
Contents:
Preface 1. Historical Introduction and Overview Part I String in Flat Background 2. The Classical Closed Bosonic String 3. Free Bosonic Quantum Field Theory 4. Covariant Quantization 5. Light-Cone Quantization 6. Branes and Quantization of Open Strings 7. Open Strings and Guage Theory 8. Free Fermionic Quantum Field Theory 9. Supersymmetry in 10 Dimensions 10. Construction of Type IIA/B Superstrings Part II Strings in Curved Backgrounds 13. Introduction to Conformal Field Theory 14. Modular Invariants and Orbifolds 15. Closed Strings on 3-Sphere 16. Calabi-Yau Spaces 17. Calabi-Yau Compactifications 18. String Dualities 19. gauge/String Dualities 20. Ads/CFT Correspondence Bibliography Index
Summary: A concise introduction to string theory explaining central concepts, mathematical tools and recent developments in the field of physics. Covering fundamental concepts including how strings interact with each other, this book is perfect for students with no prior knowledge as well as scholars from other disciplines.
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Includes Bibliography and Index

Preface
1. Historical Introduction and Overview
Part I String in Flat Background
2. The Classical Closed Bosonic String
3. Free Bosonic Quantum Field Theory
4. Covariant Quantization
5. Light-Cone Quantization
6. Branes and Quantization of Open Strings
7. Open Strings and Guage Theory
8. Free Fermionic Quantum Field Theory
9. Supersymmetry in 10 Dimensions
10. Construction of Type IIA/B Superstrings
Part II Strings in Curved Backgrounds
13. Introduction to Conformal Field Theory
14. Modular Invariants and Orbifolds
15. Closed Strings on 3-Sphere
16. Calabi-Yau Spaces
17. Calabi-Yau Compactifications
18. String Dualities
19. gauge/String Dualities
20. Ads/CFT Correspondence
Bibliography
Index

A concise introduction to string theory explaining central concepts, mathematical tools and recent developments in the field of physics. Covering fundamental concepts including how strings interact with each other, this book is perfect for students with no prior knowledge as well as scholars from other disciplines.

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