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Erdmenger, Johanna

String Cosmology: Modern String Theory Concepts from the Big Bang to Cosmic Structure

Erdmenger, Johanna - String Cosmology: Modern String Theory Concepts from the Big Bang to Cosmic Structure, ebook

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This relatively new field applies equations from string theory to solve the questions of early cosmology, since the standard picture of our universe emerging from a 'big bang' leaves many fundamental issues unanswered. String theory, on the other hand, postulates that fundamental ingredients of nature are not zero-dimensional point particles but tiny one-dimensional filaments. This theory harmoniously unites quantum mechanics and general relativity -- the previously known laws of the small and the large -- which are otherwise incompatible.

The field of string cosmology has matured considerably over the past few years, attracting many new adherents. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the topic, it is difficult for practitioners to be conversant with all the many different aspects. This book thus fills a huge gap by bringing together all the different strains of research into one single volume. The resulting collection of selected articles presents the latest, ongoing results from renowned experts currently working in the field.

From the contents:

  • Introduction to Cosmology and String Theory

  • String Inflation: Brane Inflation and Inflation from Moduli

  • Cosmic Superstrings

  • The CMB as a Possible Probe of String Theory

  • String Gas Cosmology

  • Gauge-gravity Duality and String Cosmology

  • Heterotic M-theory and C

A welcome addition to the literature for graduate students, students in astronomy, astronomers, mathematicians and theoretical physicists.

Author(s)
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Publication year
2009
Language
en
Edition
1
Page amount
329 pages
Category
Natural Sciences
Format
Ebook
eISBN (PDF)
9783527628070

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