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Calabi-Yau Manifolds and Related Geometries
Mark W. Gross
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Description for Calabi-Yau Manifolds and Related Geometries
Paperback. Suitable for graduate students and researchers in geometry and string theory, this book presents proofs or sketches for many important results. It presents an introduction to research in the geometry of Calabi-Yau manifolds, hyper-Kahler manifolds, exceptional holonomy and mirror symmetry. Editor(s): Ellingsrud, Geir; Olson, Loren; Ranestad, Kristian; Stromme, Stein A. Series: Universitext. Num Pages: 252 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PBMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 402.
This is an introduction to a very active field of research, on the boundary between mathematics and physics. It is aimed at graduate students and researchers in geometry and string theory. Proofs or sketches are given for many important results. From the reviews: An excellent introduction to current research in the geometry of Calabi-Yau manifolds, hyper-Kahler manifolds, exceptional holonomy and mirror symmetry....This is an excellent and useful book. --MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS
This is an introduction to a very active field of research, on the boundary between mathematics and physics. It is aimed at graduate students and researchers in geometry and string theory. Proofs or sketches are given for many important results. From the reviews: An excellent introduction to current research in the geometry of Calabi-Yau manifolds, hyper-Kahler manifolds, exceptional holonomy and mirror symmetry....This is an excellent and useful book. --MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS
Product Details
Publisher
Springer
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Series
Universitext
Condition
New
Weight
401g
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540440598
SKU
V9783540440598
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Calabi-Yau Manifolds and Related Geometries
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