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Cambridge University Press
Publication Date:
2024-04-05
Description:
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.
Keywords:
relativistic strings
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world-sheet
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strings on circles
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T-duality
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world-volume actions
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D-branes
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tension and boundary states
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supersymmetric strings
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world-volume curvature couplings
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geometry of D-branes
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strong coupling
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string duality
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K3 orientifolds
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compactification
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M-theory
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F-theory
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black holes
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gravity and gauge theory
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holographic renormalisation group
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Language:
English
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