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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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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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Good introductory text for matrix string theory
Where can I find a good introductory text for matrix string theory? Most textbooks don't cover it, or only cover it very superficially.
What is the basic idea behind matrix string theory? How can ...
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Advanced topics in string theory
I'm looking for texts about topics in string theory that are "advanced" in the sense that they go beyond perturbative string theory. Specifically I'm interested in
String field theory (including ...
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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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Mathematician learning theoretical physics [duplicate]
EDIT: I was aware of the supposed duplicate. But I'm interested in a clear and focused path through the basics to advanced theoretical physics such as string theory - a path that avoids studying ...
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In what order should the subjects be studied in order to get to String Theory [duplicate]
I know:
Quantum Mechanics (Griffiths Level, currently doing Sakurai Level)
Mechanics (Newtonian+ Lagrangian/Hamiltonian but at level lower than Goldstein/Landau)
Classical Electrodynamics (Griffiths ...
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Prerequisites and introduction to string theory [duplicate]
Can someone please give me the prerequisites and mathematics required for string theory? Are there some good references to study it, both online and in a book? Please consider I am a newbie in string ...
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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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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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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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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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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.