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by K Wray · Cited by 30 — Abstract: This set of notes is based on the course “Introduction to String Theory” which was taught by Prof. Kostas Skenderis in the spring of 2009 at the ...324 page

by N Beisert · Cited by 2 — It combines many interesting topics of (quantum) field theory in two and higher dimensions. This course gives an introduction to the basics of string theory.118 pages

by D Tong · 2009 · Cited by 4 — This two volume work is the standard introduction to the subject. Our lectures will more or less follow the path laid down in volume one covering the ...218 pages

There are two main motivations for string theory: As an extension (”UV completion”) of quantum field theory, and as a theory of quantum gravity. In this course ...83 pages