D-branes and orientifolds in string theory

We examine the interplay of supersymmetry and compactification on D-branes and orientifold planes using the framework of superstring theory. We explore issues pertinent to geometrical descriptions of these theories and dualities among them.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: O'Driscoll, D. C.
Published: Swansea University 2000
Subjects:
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.638350