Classical string theory is concerned with the propagation of classical 1-dimensional curves 'strings', and the theory has connections to the calculus of variations, minimal surfaces and harmonic maps. The quantization of string theory gives rise to problems in different areas, according to the method used. The representation theory of Lie, Kac-Moody and Virasoro algebras have been used for such quantization. In this lecture note the authors give an introduction to certain global analytic and probabilistic aspects of string theory. It is their intention to bring together, and make explicit the necessary mathematical tools. Researchers with an interest in string theory, in either mathematics or theoretical physics, will find this a stimulating volume.
| ISBN: | 9780521556101 |
| Publication date: | 17th July 1997 |
| Author: | Sergio RuhrUniversität, Bochum, Germany Albeverio, Jurgen MaxPlanckInstitut für Mathematik in den Naturwissenschaft Jost |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Series: | London Mathematical Society Lecture Note Series |
| Genres: |
Calculus and mathematical analysis Physics |