Mathematical Perspectives On Theoretical Physics: A Journey From Black Holes To Superstrings

AvNirmala Prakash

Inbunden, Engelska, 2003

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This book presents the basics of mathematics that are needed for learning the physics of today. It describes briefly the theories of groups and operators, finite- and infinite-dimensional algebras, concepts of symmetry and supersymmetry, and then delineates their relations to theories of relativity and black holes, classical and quantum physics, electroweak fields and Yang-Mills. It concludes with a chapter on (the complex theory of) strings and superstrings and their link to black holes — an idea that fascinates both the physicist and the mathematician.

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Utgivningsdatum:2003-09-02
Mått:187 x 252 x 48 mm
Vikt:1 692 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:864
Förlag:Imperial College Press
ISBN:9781860943645

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Matematik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Fysik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

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"A very serious and scholarly work which deserves ... the attention of the physics community." Claude R Canizares Associate Provost Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge "There is no better book than that of Prakash. It serves as a bridge between research cognoscenti and the simpler folks who use mathematical physics." Ulrich Gerlach Ohio State University, Columbus "A comprehensive mathematical resource for the topics covered." Mike Guidry University of Tennessee, Knoxville "An encyclopaedic work which will serve as an excellent resource for physicists." Kenneth A Ross University of Oregon, Eugene "Invaluable source for references and exercises on a wide range of topics in mathematical physics." Kamesh Wali Syracuse University, New York "Its chapters are many and long, but the individual sections are short and well-constructed. The exercises are accessible and hints provided. I recommend the book." Michael Berg Loyola Marymont University, Los Angeles

Innehållsförteckning

Complex Functions, Riemann Surfaces and Two-Dimensional Conformal Field Theory (an Introduction); Elements of Group Theory and Group Representations; A Primer on Operators; Basics of Algebras and Related Concepts; Infinite-Dimensional Algebras; The Role of Symmetry in Physics and Mathematics; All That's Super - An Introduction; Gravitation, Relativity and Black Holes; Basics of Quantum Theory; Theory of Yang-Mills and the Yang-Mills-Higgs Mechanism; Strings and Superstrings (Elementary Aspects).