Introduction to supergravity and its applications
Publication details: Cambridge University Press 2024 CambridgeDescription: xvi, 426pISBN:- 9781009445597
- 530.1423 N189i
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530.02853 R191p Physics of data science and machine learning [special Indian edition] | 530.12 W639e Elementary quantum mechanics with problems and solutions | 530.13 P363s2 Statistical mechanics in a nutshell [2nd ed.] | 530.1423 N189i Introduction to supergravity and its applications | 530.143 B478u Uncovering quantum field theory and the standard model from fundamental concepts to dynamical mechanisms | 530.143 D719p A prelude to quantum field theory | 530.143 F841q Quantum field theory an integrated approach |
This graduate textbook covers the basic formalism of supergravity, as well as its modern applications, suitable for a focused first course. Assuming a working knowledge of quantum field theory, Part I gives the basic formalism, including on- and off-shell supergravity, the covariant formulation, superspace and coset formulations, coupling to matter, higher dimensions and extended supersymmetry. A wide range of modern applications are introduced in Part II, including string theoretical (T- and U-duality, AdS/CFT, susy and sugra on the worldsheet, superembeddings), gravitational (p-brane solutions and their susy, attractor mechanism, Witten's positive energy theorem) and phenomenological (inflation in supergravity, supergravity no-go theorems, string theory constructions at low energies, minimal supergravity and its susy-breaking). The broader emphasis on applications than competing texts gives Ph.D. students the tools they need to do research that uses supergravity and benefits researchers already working in areas related to supergravity.
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