Modular Forms and String Theory (Hardcover)

Eric D'Hoker

ISBN 10: 1009457535 / ISBN 13: 9781009457538

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2024

About this Item

Hardcover. An indispensable resource for readers in physics and mathematics seeking a solid grasp of the mathematical tools shaping modern theoretical physics, this book comprises a practical introduction to the mathematical theory of modular forms and their application to the physics of string theory and supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory. Suitable for adventurous undergraduates, motivated graduate students, and researchers wishing to navigate the intersection of cutting-edge research in physics and mathematics, it guides readers from the theory of elliptic functions to the fascinating mathematical world of modular forms, congruence subgroups, Hecke theory, and more. Having established a solid basis, the book proceeds to numerous applications in physics, with only minimal prior knowledge assumed. Appendices review foundational topics, making the text accessible to a broad audience, along with exercises and detailed solutions that provide opportunities for practice. After working through the book, readers will be equipped to carry out research in the field. A practical introduction to the mathematical theory of modular forms and its physical applications to string theory, suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, and researchers who wish to navigate the intersection of cutting-edge physics and mathematics. This text offers essential insights, examples, and exercises with detailed solutions. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modular Forms and String Theory (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1009457535
• ISBN 13: 9781009457538
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An indispensable resource for readers in physics and mathematics seeking a solid grasp of the mathematical tools shaping modern theoretical physics, this book comprises a practical introduction to the mathematical theory of modular forms and their application to the physics of string theory and supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory. Suitable for adventurous undergraduates, motivated graduate students, and researchers wishing to navigate the intersection of cutting-edge research in physics and mathematics, it guides readers from the theory of elliptic functions to the fascinating mathematical world of modular forms, congruence subgroups, Hecke theory, and more. Having established a solid basis, the book proceeds to numerous applications in physics, with only minimal prior knowledge assumed. Appendices review foundational topics, making the text accessible to a broad audience, along with exercises and detailed solutions that provide opportunities for practice. After working through the book, readers will be equipped to carry out research in the field.

About the Authors

Eric D'Hoker obtained his PhD in physics from Princeton University and is currently Distinguished Professor of Theoretical and Mathematical Physics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a fellow of the American Physical Society. He was previously a Simons fellow, a Dyson Distinguished Visiting Professor at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study, and has served as President of the Aspen Center for Physics.

Justin Kaidi obtained his PhD in physics from UCLA. After two years as a research assistant professor at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook University, he joined the University of Washington as an assistant professor. He is currently an associate professor at the Institute for Advanced Study and Department of Physics at Kyushu University.