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What's the essential role of single-trace operators in AdS/CFT?
I am looking for references on AdS/CFT correspondence where the role of single trace operators is intuitively explained.
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Compactification of M theory on $Spin(7)$ manifolds
In their book (chapter 9, page 438-439), the authors K. Becker, M. Becker and J. H. Schwarz discussed about $Spin(7)$ compactifications of M theory. Since the $Spin(7)$ manifolds are eight dimensional,...
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How to compute $X^{\mu}(z)X^{\nu}(w)=-\frac{1}{4}\eta^{\mu\nu}\ln (z-w)+\cdots $?
I'm studying the book "String theory and M-theory." by Becker, Becker and Schwarz. Unfortunately, I don't understand really well the materials in Chapter 3 "conformal field theory and ...
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6D (2,0) theory
I am a beginning physics student, interested in learning the much coveted 6D (2,0) theory. I have heard this is an extended TQFT, with higher categorical structures like $(\infty,n)$ arising in it. ...
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Reference on the quantization of Polyakov action at higher genus
Despite my searches, I was unable to find a good reference on this topic. I was looking for a reference about quantization of the Polyakov action for an arbitrary Riemann surface. I am thankful to ...
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String Electrodynamics - Need Some References
I am very interested in the intersection between String Theory and Electrodynamics - classical or quantum. What are some good books, scientists, articles or even discussions that can give me more of ...
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References for closed string collisions on finite number of fixed type mutually intersecting orbifolds with D-branes at the orbifold singularities
I don't know if this topic is studied at all but I'm looking for good references for closed string collisions on a finite number of fixed type mutually intersecting football orbifolds with D-branes at ...
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Mathematical definitions in string theory
Does anyone know of a book that has mathematical definitions of a string, a $p$-brane, a $D$-brane and other related topics. All the books I have looked at don't have a precise definition and this is ...
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Recommendation: Intermediate level books on quantum gravity
i have already read carlo rovelli's 'reality is not what it seems' and lee smolin's three roads to quantum gravity, how should i proceed from here and what books do i read that balance theoretical ...
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References for Hanany-Witten setups
What are some good, possibly modern, references for Hanany-Witten brane setups? I know the one of Giveon and Kutasov: Brane Dynamics and Gauge Theories, but I would like to have some more since this ...
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Resources for studying holography for someone with a long gap in physics
for the past 3 years I haven't been reading up on physics and I'd now like to get back into it by learning about holography. I have done courses on QFT and String theory but some concepts I've ...
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6D (2,0) superconformal field theory
I'm looking for a good reference book or textbook to study on 6D (2,0) superconformal field theory as a part of string theory.
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Any resources for string theory using algebraic quantum field theory?
I don't mean algebraic geometry and all that. I seek a no nonsense introduction to string theory in terms of algebraic quantum field theory.
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Research progress in the symmetries of flat space holography
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[$1$] Arjun Bagchi. The BMS/GCA correspondence
[$2$] Duval, C., Gibbons, G. W., & Horvathy, P. A. (2014). Conformal carroll groups. Journal of Physics A: Mathematical ...
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Prerequisites for IAS volumes on Quantum Fields and Strings
I'm a physics grad student interested in pursuing physics in a mathematically rigorous manner. However, I've hit a roadblock with the two volume book, Quantum Fields and Strings: A Course For ...
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Advanced string theory book recommendations [duplicate]
Let's say I fully understand Polchinski books on string theory
Are there any recommended and more advanced book on strings?
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Approach to QFT needed for string theory, canonical quantization or path integral? [closed]
Recently I have been searching for good introductory books to Quantum Field Theory in the hope of getting a good enough basis for string theory in about a semester or two. There exist two different ...
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How was the category implemented in the string theory and the references or lecture notes
Recently category theory started to appear more frequently in my paper readings. From the Wikipedia page Timeline of category theory and related mathematics it seemed that category theory had ...
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5-branes in Topological String Theory (TST)
It is known that the topological A-model allows the existence of $\frac{1}{2} \left[ D + \mathrm{rank} \left( B \right) \right]$-dimensional branes, where $D$ is a dimensionality of spacetime, and $B$ ...
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Flaws of Green, Schwarz, Witten's Superstring Theory? [closed]
While trying to find a good string theory book to read as an introduction to the subject, I found people saying that the two-volume series Superstring Theory by Green, Schwarz, and Witten is an ...
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Introduction to AdS/CFT
AdS/CFT seems like a really hot topic and I'd like to start reading about. I am looking for the best introduction at my level, i.e. I have a background in QFT, CFT and general relativity at the level ...
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Understanding the AdS/CFT Correspondence [duplicate]
I am beginning to learn about the AdS/CFT correspondence, but I can't find a comprehensive introduction that includes the relevant gravitational/string theory physics. What specific areas of general ...
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Residual symmetry of Polyakov action in general backgrounds
In Becker & Becker, Schwarz book String Theory and M-Theory, page $40$ is stated that after choose the conformal gauge $h_{ab} = \eta_{ab}$ in the Polyakov action with background field $G_{\mu \nu}...
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Quiver Mechanics
What do you suggest as an essential and introductory set of references in Physics literature for learning quivers? Any textbook?
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Yang-Mills/topological string theory (M-theory) duality
It is known that there is a duality between Chern-Simons theory on 3-fold $X$ and topological A-model on the cotangent bundle of this manifold, $T^*X$ (see, for example, the original paper by Witten, ...
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Jumping into String Theory [duplicate]
I am a third year student in physics and mathematics and taking a course in which each student need to prepare and give one lecture about some topic related to physics. As I saw String Theory in the ...
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References on mathematical stacks for a string theory student
This question was posted on mathoverflow (here) without too much success.
I'm hoping to read the famous Kapustin-Witten Paper "Electric-magnetic duality and the geometric Langlands program" ...
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Textbook reference: Superstring Theory [closed]
I have almost finished reading the basics of Bosonic String Theory from Becker, Becker and Schwartz as well as Tong's notes.
What is the best book to start reading about Superstring theory (something ...
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Background knowledge needed to read the book "Holographic Quantum Matter" by Hartnoll, Lucas, Sachdev?
I want to start going through the book "Holographic Quantum Matter" by Hartnoll, Lucas, Sachdev but it seems that my background in basic solid state physics and basic quantum field theory (1-...
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References for topological strings on supermanifolds
This question concerns topological string theory.
It was known sice its outset, that the BRST-cohomology ("the ring of observables") of the weakly coupled B-model topological string on a ...
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Introduction to string theory
I am in the last year of MSc. and would like to read string theory. I have the Zwiebach Book, but along with it what other advanced book can be followed, which can be a complimentary to Zwiebach. I ...
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How to compute Physical Constants from given Calabi-Yau Compactification of Effective Field Theory of corresponding String Theory?
I got some interest in String Theory when I was listening to lectures of David Tong and Brian Greene. I remember them stating that the spacetime manifold is compactified to resemble our usual 3+1 ...
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Are there any "Problems and Solutions" books or notes for advanced Quantum Field theory or/and String theory or/and Supersymmetry?
I was wondering whether or not there are any good resources of the type "Problems and Solutions" on String theory, on Supersymmetry and on advanced Quantum Field theory (separately).
[I am aware ...
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Lost reference: Kähler gravity in six dimensions and three dimensional $SL(2,\mathbb{C})$ Chern-Simons theory
I've noticed that several references take for a fact that by studying Kähler gravity on a Calabi-Yau threefold one can demostrate that any lagrangian submanifold embedded in the threefold posees three ...
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How do I self-study String Theory? [duplicate]
I am an absolute beginner, with little to no knowledge on the subject but I have somehow developed a strong interest in theories like String theory and M-theory, by reading about them on other forums. ...
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String theory from a mathematical point of view
I have a great interest in the area of string theory, but since I am more focused on mathematics, I was wondering if there is any book out there that covers mathematical aspects of string theory. I ...
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Learning more about String theory [duplicate]
I know the concept behind String Theory. But I was wondering if anyone knows of a good place to start learning more about the theoretical physics behind it? Maybe a book someone can recommend to me! I ...
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From Freshman Mechanics to String Theory: A Comprehensive Textbook Sequence in Physics [duplicate]
If a student with no background in physics and an understanding of only single variable calculus wanted to learn string theory, what sequence of textbooks would most succinctly, clearly, and ...
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Relationship between boundary states and primary states of a Kazama-Suzuki model
In [1] and [2] the authors claim that the boundary states (not just the Ishibashi states) of a Kazama-Suzuki model are labelled in the same way as the primary states of the model, so that the boundary ...
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Recommendation request for a book explaining string theory to a common idiot (me) [duplicate]
I find the idea of string theory fascinating, but I'm not a student of physics, mathematics or science in general. Are there any books which effectively break down the concepts in a way that laymen ...
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Evolution of theories in physics [closed]
I am searching for a book on the theories of (high energy) physics to gain insight, why they are so powerful.
Namely, I would like to find a book that uses the evolution of physics from classical ...
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Wheeler-deWitt equation as a renormalization group flow
I recently heard a comment that Wheeler-deWitt equation can be interpreted as RG flow equations. However, I haven't been able to find appropriate references for the same. Could someone suggest any ...
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String theory online resources [duplicate]
I am a calculus 3 student (just starting multivariable calculus) and going to start out with linear algebra. I also am pretty knowledgable on classical mechanics (such as the Lagrangian, Hamiltonian ...
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Problems book recommendation on supersymmetry, supergravity and superstring theory
I'm learning supersymmetry, supergravity and superstring. I want some problems books to have some idea in this area. Is there this kind of books? Or are there some papers that have many solved model?
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Background for understanding the holographic principle?
I'm really fascinated by the wikipedia page on the Holographic Principle - "the description of a volume of space can be thought of as encoded on a lower-dimensional boundary to the region" seems ...
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What are the AdS/CFT papers which study the stringy effects in the bulk? [closed]
I would like to know of a list of pedagogical/classic/nice papers that study stringy effects in the bulk. May be a sequence which a student follows to understand the stringy nature that is at play.
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A review of 2D Topological Gravity and Topological Strings
I am interested in a modern review on the subject. There is a famous review by Dijkgraaf, Verlinde and Verlinde, but it is 27 years old. What I am particularly interested in is a theory on manifolds ...
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Compactification of Bosonic Closed Strings on $T^2$ and $T^3$
I am looking for a text to explain compactification of bosonic closed strings on $T^2$ and $T^3$ by focusing on its gauge groups enhancement. In fact, I want to know in each case ($T^2$ and $T^3$) how ...
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Algebraic geometry and topology for string theory [duplicate]
I am looking for a comprehensive book or notes in algebraic geometry and topology techniques used in string theory compactifications covering topics like orientifolds, orbiolds, Calabi Yau manifolds ...
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Review of String Field Theory
Could anybody suggest the comprehensive review of String Field Theory? Original papers are lengthy and it would take quite a long time to read them all.
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