An Introduction to String Theory and D - Brane Dynamics: With Problems and Solutions (2nd Edition)

Richard J. Szabo

ISBN 10: 1848166222 / ISBN 13: 9781848166226

Published by Imperial College Press, 2011

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pp. xv + 148 2nd edition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to String Theory and D - Brane Dynamics: With Problems and Solutions (2nd Edition)
• Publisher: Imperial College Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848166222
• ISBN 13: 9781848166226
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

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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 delivered by the author at various summer schools in theoretical high energy physics, so its actual level has been appropriately tested.