Book of Donmon Teith

Branes are solitonic configurations of a string theory that are represented by extended objects in a higher-dimensional space-time. They are essential for a com

Research in string theory has generated a rich interaction with algebraic geometry, with exciting work that includes the Strominger-Yau-Zaslow conjecture. This

Self-contained and pedagogical introduction to key string theory ideas and techniques needed to understand D-branes.

Detailed, step-by-step introduction to the theoretical foundations of strings and branes, essential reading for graduate students and researchers.

Contains selection of expository and research article by lecturers at the school. Highlights current interests of researchers working at the interface between s