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Superstring Theory: A Brief Bibliography
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BOOKS
Green, M. (Michael B.), John H. Schwarz, and Edward
Witten. Superstring theory. Cambridge, Eng., New York, Cambridge
University Press, 1987. 2 v.
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents: v. 1. Introduction. -- v. 2. Loop amplitudes, anomalies,
and phenomenology.
QC794.6.S85G74 1987
Greene, B. (Brian). The elegant universe: superstrings,
hidden dimensions, and the quest for the ultimate theory.
New York, W. W. Norton, c1999. 448 p.
Bibliography: p. 427-428.
QC794.6.S85G75 1999
Gribbin, John R. The search for superstrings,
symmetry, and the theory of everything. Boston, Little, Brown,
c1998. 212 p.
Bibliography: p. 200-204.
Originally published: In search of SUSY. UK, Penguin, 1998. QC794.6.G7G77
1998
Kaku, Michio. Hyperspace: a scientific odyssey
through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension.
New York, Oxford University Press, 1994. 359 p.
Bibliography: p. 353-354.
QC793.3.F5K35 1994
Kaku, Michio, and Jennifer Trainer Thompson. Beyond
Einstein: the cosmic quest for the theory of the universe.
Rev. and updated. New York, Anchor Books, 1995. 224 p.
Bibliography: p. 211-212.
QC173.7.K35 1995
Peat, F. David. Superstrings and the search
for the theory of everything. Chicago, Contemporary Books,
c1988. 362 p.
Bibliography: p. 345-348.
QC794.6.S85P43 1988
Polchinski, Joseph Gerard. String theory.
Cambridge, Eng., New York, Cambridge University Press, 1998. 2
v.
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents: v. 1. An introduction to the bosonic string. -- v.
2. Superstring theory and beyond.
QC794.6.S85P65 1998
Superstrings: a theory of everything? Edited
by P.C.W. Davies, Julian Brown. Cambridge Eng., New York, Cambridge
University Press, 1988. 234 p.
QC794.6.S85S869 1988
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JOURNAL ARTICLES
Adams, Steve. A theory of everything. New scientist,
v. 161, Feb. 20, 1999, Inside Science section: 1-4.
Q1.N52
Arkani-Hamed, Nima, and others. The universe’s
unseen dimensions. Scientific American, v. 283, Aug. 2000:
62-69.
T1.S5
Duff, Michael J. The theory formerly known as strings. Scientific
American, v. 278, Feb. 1998: 64-69.
T1.S5
Gibbons, Gary. Brane-worlds. Science, v.
287, Jan. 7, 2000: 49-50.
Q1.S35
Greene, Brian. The heart of matter. Natural
history, v. 109, Feb. 2000: 80-83.
QH1.N13
Muhki, Sunil. The theory of strings: an introduction. Current
science, v. 77, Dec. 25, 1999: 1624-1634.
Q1.C78
Nash, J. Madeleine. Unfinished symphony. Time,
v. 154, Dec. 31, 1999: 83, 86-87.
AP2.T37
Taubes, Gary. String theorists find a Rosetta Stone. Science,
v. 285, July 23, 1999: 512-515, 517.
Q1.S35
Von Baeyer, Hans Christian. World on a string. The
Sciences, v. 39, Sept./Oct. 1999: 10-13.
Q1.S8147
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INTERNET RESOURCES
The Official String Theory Web Site
Created by physicist Patricia Schwarz, this website includes
a basic introduction to string theory, an audiovisual lecture, biographies of
theoretical physicists, and a timeline of string theory.
http://superstringtheory.com
Physical Review Focus
"Physical Review Focus is a free service of the American Physical
Society (APS). Focus stories explain selected physics research published in the
APS journals Physical Review and Physical Review Letters (PRL)." Use the Search
function to find articles on string theory.
http://focus.aps.org/
The Second Superstring Revolution
A website created by Professor John H. Schwarz, Harold Brown
Professor of Theoretical Physics, California Institute of Technology. Sections
include The Basic Ideas of Superstring Theory, A Brief History of Superstrings,
and Supersymmetry.
http://www.theory.caltech.edu/people/jhs/strings/
Superstrings!
Superstrings! is an online tutorial to superstring theory and
includes a glossary, references, and links to other websites.
http://www.sukidog.com/jpierre/strings/
The Symphony of Everything
A short interactive introduction to string theory.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/201650.asp
Compiled by Denise P. Dempsey
May 2001 |