Modular Forms and String Theory - Hardcover

Eric D'Hoker , Justin Kaidi

 
9781009457538: Modular Forms and String Theory
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1009457535 ISBN 13: 9781009457538
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2024

Synopsis

An introduction to modular forms with string theory and gauge theory applications for students and researchers in physics and mathematics.

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About the Author

An indispensable resource for readers in physics and mathematics seeking a solid grasp of the mathematical tools shaping modern theoretical physics, this book comprises a practical introduction to the mathematical theory of modular forms and their application to the physics of string theory and supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory. Suitable for adventurous undergraduates, motivated graduate students, and researchers wishing to navigate the intersection of cutting-edge research in physics and mathematics, it guides readers from the theory of elliptic functions to the fascinating mathematical world of modular forms, congruence subgroups, Hecke theory, and more. Having established a solid basis, the book proceeds to numerous applications in physics, with only minimal prior knowledge assumed. Appendices review foundational topics, making the text accessible to a broad audience, along with exercises and detailed solutions that provide opportunities for practice. After working through the book, readers will be equipped to carry out research in the field.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1009457535
ISBN 13 
9781009457538
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
450