Superstring Theory: Volume 1, Introduction (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) - Hardcover

Green, Michael B.; Schwarz, John H.; Witten, Edward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521323843 ISBN 13: 9780521323840

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1987

Synopsis

In recent years, superstring theory has emerged as a promising approach to reconciling general relativity with quantum mechanics and unifying the fundamental interactions. Problems that have seemed insuperable in previous approaches take on a totally new character in the context of superstring theory, and some of them have been overcome. Interest in the subject has greatly increased following a succession of exciting recent developments. This two-volume book attempts to meet the need for a systematic exposition of superstring theory and its applications accessible to as wide an audience as possible.

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Review:

'The publication of this new two-volume text has ... been eagerly awaited ... Both volumes of Superstring Theory are likely to remain standard reference works for years to come; certainly, there is no serious rival at present.' Nature

Book Description:

In recent years, superstring theory has emerged as a promising approach to reconciling general relativity with quantum mechanics and unifying the fundamental interactions. Problems that have seemed insuperable in previous approaches take on a totally new character in the context of superstring theory, and some of them have been overcome.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0521323843
• ISBN 13: 9780521323840
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 478