1. D-Branes
- Author
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Johnson, Clifford V.
- Subjects
relativistic strings ,world-sheet ,strings on circles ,T-duality ,world-volume actions ,D-branes ,tension and boundary states ,supersymmetric strings ,world-volume curvature couplings ,geometry of D-branes ,strong coupling ,string duality ,K3 orientifolds ,compactification ,M-theory ,F-theory ,black holes ,gravity and gauge theory ,holographic renormalisation group ,Textbook ,Nuclear physics - Abstract
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.
- Published
- 2023
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