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D-branes represent a key theoretical tool in the understanding of strongly coupled superstring theory and M-theory. They have led to many striking discoveries, including the precise microphysics underlying the thermodynamic behaviour of certain black holes, and remarkable holographic dualities between large-N gauge theories and gravity. This book provides a self-contained introduction to the technology of D-branes, presenting their development in a pedagogical manner. The introductory material is developed by first starting with the main features of string theory needed to get rapidly to grips with D-branes. Many advanced applications are covered, with discussions of open problems which could form the basis for other avenues of research. Suitable as a textbook in graduate courses on modern string theory and theoretical particle physics, it will also be an indispensable reference for seasoned practitioners.
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Keywords
- black holes
- compactification
- D-branes
- F-theory
- geometry of D-branes
- gravity and gauge theory
- holographic renormalisation group
- K3 orientifolds
- M-Theory
- relativistic strings
- string duality
- strings on circles
- strong coupling
- supersymmetric strings
- T-duality
- tension and boundary states
- thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PH Physics::PHN Nuclear physics
- world-sheet
- world-volume actions
- world-volume curvature couplings
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DOI: 10.1017/9781009401371Editions