Joseph Polchinski Books

Volume 2 delves into type I, type II, and heterotic superstring theories, exploring their interactions and significant findings related to strongly coupled strings. It also covers four-dimensional string theories and other related concepts, providing a comprehensive understanding of these advanced topics in string theory.

"Breakthrough Prize recipient Joseph Polchinksi (now deceased) reveals details of his upbringing, his collaborations with major figures in physics, and his significant contributions to string theory and cosmology"-- Provided by publisher