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

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

ISBN 10: 0521357527 / ISBN 13: 9780521357524

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1988

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Superstring Theory: Volume 1, Introduction (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521357527
• ISBN 13: 9780521357524
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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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.

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.