Description
In this insightful exploration of superstring theory, three prominent physicists delve into the complex world of theoretical physics and its formulations. With the 25th anniversary of its original publication, the revised edition brings fresh clarity to the groundbreaking concepts that have shaped modern understanding of particle physics and cosmology.
The authors, renowned for their contributions, distill intricate ideas into a format accessible to both newcomers and seasoned scholars. They present a thorough examination of superstring theory's foundations, rigorously detailing its mathematical underpinnings while maintaining a clear focus on physical insights.
With each chapter, readers are guided through pivotal topics such as symmetry, dualities, and the role of higher dimensions, all while emphasizing the ongoing significance of superstring theory in bridging quantum mechanics and general relativity.
As a valuable resource for researchers and students alike, this edition illuminates the past, present, and future of theoretical physics, highlighting its continual evolution and the questions still waiting to be answered.
The authors, renowned for their contributions, distill intricate ideas into a format accessible to both newcomers and seasoned scholars. They present a thorough examination of superstring theory's foundations, rigorously detailing its mathematical underpinnings while maintaining a clear focus on physical insights.
With each chapter, readers are guided through pivotal topics such as symmetry, dualities, and the role of higher dimensions, all while emphasizing the ongoing significance of superstring theory in bridging quantum mechanics and general relativity.
As a valuable resource for researchers and students alike, this edition illuminates the past, present, and future of theoretical physics, highlighting its continual evolution and the questions still waiting to be answered.
Détails du livre
Format
Relié
Pages
482 pages
Langue
Anglais
Publié
nov. 12, 2012
Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Édition
25th Anniversary ed.
Éditions
3 éditions
ISBN-10
1107029112
ISBN-13
9781107029118