String theory is one of the most active branches of theoretical physics and has the potential to provide a unified description of all known particles and interactions. This book is a systematic introduction to the subject, focused on the detailed description of how string theory is connected to the real world of particle physics. Aimed at graduate students and researchers working in high energy physics, it provides explicit models of physics beyond the Standard Model. No prior knowledge of string theory is required as all necessary material is provided in the introductory chapters. The book provides particle phenomenologists with the information needed to understand string theory model building and describes in detail several alternative approaches to model building, such as heterotic string compactifications, intersecting D-brane models, D-branes at singularities and F-theory.
String theory is one of the most active branches of theoretical physics and has the potential to provide a unified description of all known particles and interactions. This book is a systematic introduction to the subject, focused on the detailed description of how string theory is connected to the real world of particle physics. Aimed at graduate students and researchers working in high energy physics, it provides explicit models of physics beyond the Standard Model. No prior knowledge of string theory is required as all necessary material is provided in the introductory chapters. The book provides particle phenomenologists with the information needed to understand string theory model building and describes in detail several alternative approaches to model building, such as heterotic string compactifications, intersecting D-brane models, D-branes at singularities and F-theory.
Preface; 1. The standard model and beyond; 2. Supersymmetry; 3. Introduction to string theory: the bosonic string; 4. Superstrings; 5. Toroidal compactification of superstrings; 6. Branes and string duality; 7. Calabi–Yau compactifications of heterotic superstrings; 8. Heterotic string orbifolds and other exact CFT constructions; 9. Heterotic string compactifications: effective action; 10. Type IIA orientifold compactifications: intersecting brane worlds; 11. Type IIB orientifold compactifications; 12. Type II compactifications: effective action; 13. String instantons and effective field theory; 14. Flux compactifications and moduli stabilization; 15. Moduli stabilization and supersymmetry breaking in string theory; 16. Further phenomenological properties. Strings and cosmology; 17. The space of string vacua; Appendices; Index.
A systematic introduction to string phenomenology, outlining how string theory is connected to the real world of particle physics.
Luis E. Ibáñez is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and member of the Instituto de Física Teórica-UAM/CSIC. One of the world leaders in physics beyond the Standard Model of particle physics, he has made important contributions to the construction of the supersymmetric Standard Model and superstring phenomenology. Angel M. Uranga is Research Professor at the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas at the Instituto de Física Teórica-UAM/CSIC. He is one of the leading young string theorists working in the construction of models of particle physics, in particular due to his contribution on the use of D-branes to build realistic brane-world models.
'This is the first fully modern treatment of string
compactifications, written by two of the masters of the subject. It
provides an excellent general introduction to string theory, and
in-depth coverage of both the latest developments (including
detailed pedagogical discussions of frontier topics like flux
compactifications and D-brane instanton effects), as well as more
traditional subjects (such as model-building with heterotic
strings). It will be invaluable as a textbook for curious students,
and a reference volume of lasting value for experts working in the
field. If, as many of us hope, the LHC era reveals new clues
linking particle physics to string-scale physics, acquaintance with
the material in this volume may well provide crucial tools for
exploring and exploiting those links.' Shamit Kachru, Stanford
University and SLAC
'A clear exposition of the main ideas and ingredients necessary to
connect string theory to the real world. An essential toolkit for
the string theory model builder.' Juan Maldacena, Institute for
Advanced Study, Princeton
'… a unique and long awaited book written by two of the leading
figures in the field … This is the first book that is devoted to
summarise the research that has been performed during the past 25
years on the effort to extract physical implications of string
theory … The authors have managed to find an excellent balance
between the rigour of the content while at the same time making it
pedagogical enough to be followed by a wide audience. It will
provide invaluable and comprehensive material for graduate students
entering the field, for non-string theorists who want to expand
their research projects but also as the best authoritative source
of information for active string theorists. This will be the
standard reference on this active field for years to come.'
Fernando Quevedo, Professor of Theoretical Physics, DAMTP,
University of Cambridge and Director ICTP, Trieste
'The scope of this book is impressive, covering all the major
developments in the construction of compactified string theories.
As an introduction to string theory it is excellent and, as a tool
for constructing realistic models, unmatched. Essential reading for
all those wishing to study string theory in depth and an invaluable
reference for those already expert in the field.' Graham Ross,
University of Oxford
'… an excellent text. It is also a useful resource for experienced
researchers, since much of the material, otherwise difficult to
obtain (or even to read), has been curated in a pedagogically sound
and clear fashion.' Physics Today
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