Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics Series

Focusing on the theory of twistors and 2-spinors, this book explores their application to space-time geometry, highlighting their growing significance in understanding physical laws. It offers an in-depth examination of the conformal approach to space-time infinity, discussing general-relativistic mass and angular momentum. Additionally, the text provides a thorough spinorial classification of the full space-time curvature tensor and delves into the geometry of null geodesics, making it a valuable resource for those studying advanced concepts in physics and mathematics.

This twenty-fifth anniversary edition includes a new Preface, making it a vital resource for graduate students and researchers in high energy physics and astrophysics. It offers updated insights and perspectives that enhance its relevance in the field, catering to the needs of both newcomers and seasoned scholars.

"Classical solutions play an important role in quantum field theory, high-energy physics, and cosmology. Real-time soliton solutions give rise to particles, such as magnetic monopoles, and extended structures, such as domain walls and cosmic strings, that have implications for the cosmology of the early universe. Imaginarytime Euclidean instantons are responsible for important nonperturbative effects, while Euclidean bounce solutions govern transitions between metastable states. Written for advanced graduate students and researchers in elementary particle physics, cosmology, and related fields, this book brings the reader up to the level of current research in the field"--

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.

This volume provides a self-contained introduction to applications of loop representations in particle physics and quantum gravity, in order to explore the gauge invariant quantization of Yang-Mills theories and gravity. First published in 1996, this title has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.

Focusing on the intersection of kinetic theory and cosmology, this book explores the implications of applying kinetic principles to various cosmological issues. It delves into how these concepts can enhance our understanding of the universe's behavior and structure, offering insights into fundamental questions in cosmology. Through a rigorous analysis, it aims to bridge the gap between statistical mechanics and cosmological phenomena, presenting a unique perspective on the dynamics of the cosmos.

Targeted at graduate students and researchers, this 2002 publication delves into the intricate connections between field theory, group theory, and dynamical systems. It offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced concepts, making it an essential resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of these mathematical areas. The book emphasizes theoretical frameworks and applications, providing valuable insights for academic study and research in these interconnected fields.

The book delves into the critical relationship between gravitational collapse and the fate of massive stars, central to understanding black hole physics and gravitational theory. It explores how general relativity leads to space-time singularities and considers the potential role of quantum gravity in addressing these singularities. A thorough review of recent research and detailed examples of collapse models are provided, making it a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers in gravitation physics, astrophysics, and cosmology.