Superstring Theory: Volume 1, Introduction: 25th Anniversary Edition

Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics

by Michael B. Green, J.H. Schwarz, Edward Witten

Twenty-five years ago, Michael Green, John Schwarz, and Edward Witten wrote two volumes on string theory. Published during a period of rapid progress in this subject, these volumes were highly influential for a generation of students and researchers. Despite the immense progress that has been made in the field since then, the systematic exposition of the foundations of superstring theory presented in these volumes is just as relevant today as when first published. A self-contained introduction to superstrings, Volume 1 begins with an elementary treatment of the bosonic string, before describing the incorporation of additional degrees of freedom: fermionic degrees of freedom leading to supersymmetry and internal quantum numbers leading to gauge interactions. A detailed discussion of the evaluation of tree-approximation scattering amplitudes is also given. Featuring a new Preface setting the work in context in light of recent advances, this book is invaluable for graduate students and researchers in general relativity and elementary particle theory.

Genres: Physics, Mathematics, Science, Textbooks, Nonfiction

482 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 26, 2012

Reviews

[Sreena · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are asking me, why I love this book? Look no further, here it is

- Masterfully explains the concept of extra dimensions, illuminating how they can be hidden, yet crucial in shaping the fundamental particles and forces of nature.
- Elucidates the profound connection between superstring theory and Einstein's theory of general relativity
- Explores the concept of supersymmetry, showcasing how it provides an elegant solution to the long-standing puzzle of particle masses and properties.
- The complex mathematical framework was a bit hard to grasp, maybe its my time to brush up my mathematical skills.
- Exploration of quantum mechanics within the context of superstring theory sheds light on the bizarre yet fascinating behavior of particles on the smallest scales

[Joel Brumfield]

Ok if your really up to it this book is good but you should know some advanced math and know about field theory

[Lulu]

String theory