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D-Branes

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2006
ISBN
0521030056, 9780521809122, 9780521030052, 9780511064029, 0521809126, 0511064020
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4528785 bytes)
Series
Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Pages
576\574
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This book focuses on the technology of D-branes in Superstring and M-theory, presenting the main ideas and recent discoveries in a pedagogical manner. It will serve as an introduction to welcome and guide newcomers to this exciting field, and an indispensible reference for seasoned practitioners. The book starts by introducing the key features of string theory and the theoretical tools needed to get to grips with D-branes. It then builds up the subject in a logical way, discussing further aspects of string theory and advanced applications as the text progresses.

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