D-Branes

• Tác giả: Clifford V Johnson
• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• ISBN-13: 978-1009401371
• Thông tin xuất bản: Cambridge University Press, 2003
• Bộ sưu tập: Tài liệu truy cập mở
• ID: 376374
• Chủ đề: 1. relativistic strings; 2. strings on circles; 3. T-duality; 4. world-sheet; 5. Nuclear physics

Tóm tắt

D-branes represent a key theoretical tool in the understanding of strongly coupled superstring theory and M-theory. They have led to many striking discoveries, including the precise microphysics underlying the thermodynamic behaviour of certain black holes, and remarkable holographic dualities between large-N gauge theories and gravity. This book provides a self-contained introduction to the technology of D-branes, presenting their development in a pedagogical manner. The introductory material is developed by first starting with the main features of string theory needed to get rapidly to grips with D-branes. Many advanced applications are covered, with discussions of open problems which could form the basis for other avenues of research. Suitable as a textbook in graduate courses on modern string theory and theoretical particle physics, it will also be an indispensable reference for seasoned practitioners.