String Theory in a Nutshell (2nd Edition) – eBook

Description

String Theory in a Nutshell, 2^nd Edition, (PDF) offers an essential gateway into the fascinating world of modern string theory. Authored by a preeminent expert in the field, this comprehensive yet concise ebook meticulously navigates from foundational principles to the thrilling contemporary developments in string research. Covering a wide range of topics including perturbative string theory, the unification of string interactions, and the notable AdS/CFT correspondence, this edition delves into real-world applications like black hole entropy, innovative matrix model tools, and much more. Boasting 600 exercises, it acts as a standalone resource for literature referencing and study support.

This thoroughly revised edition introduces an entirely new chapter dedicated to flux compactifications within string theory, while the previously existing chapter on AdS/CFT has been extensively enlarged with numerous applications dissecting diverse areas. Furthermore, the exposition on conformal field theory has been rigorously updated to enhance its accessibility for students at all levels.

• Comprehensively expanded and meticulously revised for deeper understanding
• Access to an online illustration package exclusively for professors
• A crucial one-volume resource for students and researchers immersed in theoretical high-energy physics
• Suitable for physicists and mathematicians who specialize in theoretical cosmology, Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), and innovative methodologies in condensed matter physics
• Presents enhanced coverage of AdS/CFT and its vast applications which include the holographic renormalization group, holographic theories relevant to Yang-Mills and QCD, as well as topics like nonequilibrium thermal physics, finite density physics, and the intriguing concept of entanglement entropy

Review

“An exceptional reference for any graduate student keen on string theory. Kiritsis succinctly elucidates numerous recent advancements that serve as crucial foundations for ongoing research.” — Juan Maldacena, Institute for Advanced Study

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