A Mathematical Introduction to String Theory: Variational Problems, Geometric and Probabilistic Methods - Couverture souple

Livre 211 sur 387: London Mathematical Society Lecture Notes

Albeverio, Sergio

 
9780521556101: A Mathematical Introduction to String Theory: Variational Problems, Geometric and Probabilistic Methods
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521556104 ISBN 13 : 9780521556101
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1997

Synopsis

Classical string theory is concerned with the propagation of classical 1-dimensional curves 'strings', and the theory has connections to the calculus of variations, minimal surfaces and harmonic maps. The quantization of string theory gives rise to problems in different areas, according to the method used. The representation theory of Lie, Kac-Moody and Virasoro algebras have been used for such quantization. In this lecture note the authors give an introduction to certain global analytic and probabilistic aspects of string theory. It is their intention to bring together, and make explicit the necessary mathematical tools. Researchers with an interest in string theory, in either mathematics or theoretical physics, will find this a stimulating volume.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Classical string theory is concerned with the propagation of classical 1-dimensional curves 'strings', and the theory has connections to the calculus of variations, minimal surfaces and harmonic maps. The quantization of string theory gives rise to problems in different areas, according to the method used. The representation theory of Lie, Kac-Moody and Virasoro algebras have been used for such quantization. In this lecture note the authors give an introduction to certain global analytic and probabilistic aspects of string theory. It is their intention to bring together, and make explicit the necessary mathematical tools. Researchers with an interest in string theory, in either mathematics or theoretical physics, will find this a stimulating volume.

Revue de presse

' ... a valuable addition ... admirably lucid.' David Bailin, Contemporary Physics

' ... it is admirable how the authors managed to introduce such a quantity of material in 85 pages ... a good introduction to contemporary research in the field.' European Mathematical Society

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
1997
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521556104
ISBN 13 
9780521556101
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
144
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Personne responsable
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