A First Course in String Theory

Zwiebach, Barton

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2004

About this Item

orig.boards Minor rubbing. VG. 26x18cm, xx,558 pp "An accessible introduction to string theory, this book provides a detailed and self-contained demonstration of the main concepts involved. The first part deals with basic ideas, reviewing special relativity and electromagnetism while introducing the concept of extra dimensions. D- branes and the classical dynamics of relativistic strings are discussed next, and the quantization of open and closed bosonic strings in the light-cone gauge, along with a brief introduction to superstrings. The second part begins with a detailed study of D-branes followed by string thermodynamics. It discusses possible physical applications, and covers T- duality of open and closed strings, electromagnetic fields on D-branes, Born-Infeld electrodynamics, covariant string quantization and string interactions. Primarily aimed as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate courses, it will also be ideal for a wide range of scientists and mathematicians who are curious about string theory" - Publisher's description.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A First Course in String Theory
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2004
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Minor rubbing. VG.