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Boundary effects in string theory

Some of the properties of string theory defined on world-sheets with boundaries are reviewed. Particular emphasis is put on the possibility of identifying string configurations (\lq D-instantons' and \lq D-branes') that give rise to stringy non-perturbative effects.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Green, Michael B.
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: 1995
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Acceso en línea:http://cds.cern.ch/record/288963
Descripción
Sumario:Some of the properties of string theory defined on world-sheets with boundaries are reviewed. Particular emphasis is put on the possibility of identifying string configurations (\lq D-instantons' and \lq D-branes') that give rise to stringy non-perturbative effects.