String Theory and M-Theory: A Modern Introduction

Science & Math

Schwarz, John H.

Becker, Katrin

Becker, Melanie

Physics

Cambridge University Press

<p>String theory is one of the most exciting and challenging areas of modern theoretical physics. This book guides the reader from the basics of string theory to recent developments. It introduces the basics of perturbative string theory, world-sheet supersymmetry, space-time supersymmetry, conformal field theory and the heterotic string, before describing modern developments, including D-branes, string dualities and M-theory. It then covers string geometry and flux compactifications, applications to cosmology and particle physics, black holes in string theory and M-theory, and the microscopic origin of black-hole entropy. It concludes with Matrix theory, the AdS/CFT duality and its generalizations. This book is ideal for graduate students and researchers in modern string theory, and will make an excellent textbook for a one-year course on string theory. It contains over 120 exercises with solutions, and over 200 homework problems with solutions available on a password protected website for lecturers at www.cambridge.org/9780521860697.</p>

Earth Sciences

This book presents an in-depth overview of the uses of digital games in education, from K-12 up through post-secondary.  Beginning with a look at the history of games in education and the context for digital games, this book guides readers through various methods of serious game implementation, including the Magic Bullet Model, which focuses on the player's point of view of the game experience.  The book also includes methods of measuring the effects of games in education and guidance on creating digital game-based learning lesson plans.

Choosing and Using Digital Games in the Classroom: A Practical Guide (Advances in Game-Based Learning)

Computers & Technology

Software

Springer

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