Superstring Theory: Volume 2, Loop Amplitudes, Anomalies and Phenomenology: 002 (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) - Hardcover

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

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052132999X ISBN 13: 9780521329996

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

Originally published at the height of the first revolution in string theory, these two volumes went on to define the field. Volume 2 focuses on one-loop amplitudes, anomalies and phenomenology. Featuring a new Preface, this book is invaluable for graduate students and researchers in high energy physics and astrophysics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052132999X
• ISBN 13: 9780521329996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 608