Superstring Theory: Volume 1, Introduction (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) - Softcover

Book 76 of 106: Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics

Green, Michael B.; Schwarz, John H.; Witten, Edward

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Synopsis

In recent years, superstring theory has emerged as a promising approach to reconciling general relativity with quantum mechanics and unifying the fundamental interactions. Problems that have seemed insuperable in previous approaches take on a totally new character in the context of superstring theory, and some of them have been overcome. Interest in the subject has greatly increased following a succession of exciting recent developments. This two-volume book attempts to meet the need for a systematic exposition of superstring theory and its applications accessible to as wide an audience as possible.

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Book Description

A systematic analysis of superstring theory and its applications is written for a wide audience's accessibility. Volume 1 provides a self contained introduction, beginning with an elementary treatment of the bosonic string. Volume 2 delves more deeply into topics of current interest and presents many topics from recent research papers.

About the Author

Michael B. Green is the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.

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