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Duality and Supersymmetric Theories

David I Olive editor Peter C West editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:19th Mar '09

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Essential reading for all mathematical physicists as a systematic book on this crucial subject.

This is a systematic introduction to electromagnetic duality and its generalisations. The authors are leading figures in this exciting area of mathematical physics, and their lectures have been organised to describe the fundamental ideas, the developments and some earlier work whose significance has become apparent.This is a systematic introduction to electromagnetic duality and its generalizations. The authors are the leading figures in this exciting area of mathematical physics, and their lectures have been organised not only to link with each other but also to describe the fundamental ideas, the developments and some earlier work whose significance has become apparent. This will be essential reading for all those working in mathematical physics.

Review of the hardback: 'This will be essential reading for all those working in mathematical physics.' Extrait de L'Enseignement Mathématique
Review of the hardback: 'As usual with Cambridge University Press the book is well produced and should certainly find a place in the libraries of any place where modern theoretical physics is pursued.' H. Osborn, Contemporary Physics

ISBN: 9780521103084

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 27mm

Weight: 710g

484 pages