Exploring M Theory: A Comprehensive Guide to Reliable Sources

[Piscesboy]

Can anybody point me to reputable and thorough sources for
research into M Theory?

 

[Urs Schreiber]

"Piscesboy" <gte826r@mail.gatech.edu> wrote:

> Can anybody point me to reputable and thorough sources for
> research into M Theory?

A compilation of some useful links to textbooks and introductory literature
together with a brief explanation of the arXiv.org archive as well as the
spires database,

http://www.slac.stanford.edu/spires/hep/

where you can find most of the information that you will
ever need, is given at

http://golem.ph.utexas.edu/string/archives/000327.html .

The best thing is probably to first have a look at Marolf's recent 'resource
letter':

http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0311044

which is a commented list of literature.Note that apart from the standard textbooks like

Green, Schwarz & Witten, Superstring Theory, Cambridge University. Press
(1987)

and

Polchinski, String Theory, Cambridge University Press (1998)

most of the literature on string theory/M-theory is available online at the
so-called preprint server

http://arxiv.org/

in the section

High Energy Physics - Theory (hep-th) http://arxiv.org/archive/hep-th .

This server is supposed to be a place where people can make their work
available before that has gone through the full cycle of peer-reviewed print
publishing. In the fast developing fields of high energy physics online
publication is increasingly getting more attention then print journals and
in addition to all the reserach papers you can find at the above links lots
of reviews, lecture notes, and talks. You can use the search engine at

http://arxiv.org/find/hep-th

to search for the subjects/authors that you are interested in.

<moderator note: there will also be a new undergraduate textbook "A first
course in string theory" by Barton Zwiebach, and several such useful books
are listed - with links to amazon.com - at http://sps.matfyz.cz >

If you have more detailed questions about literature, please feel free to
ask.Urs http://www-stud.uni-essen.de/~sb0264/

 

[R0man]

There are a few reliable sources that can provide comprehensive information on M Theory. One of the most reputable sources is the book "The Elegant Universe" by Brian Greene, which discusses M Theory in detail and is written in a way that is accessible to both experts and non-experts. Another great source is the website of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, which has a comprehensive entry on M Theory written by experts in the field.

Additionally, the website of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, where M Theory was first developed, has a section dedicated to M Theory that includes lectures, papers, and other resources from leading researchers in the field. The website for the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics also has a section on M Theory that includes videos, articles, and other resources for further research.

Other reputable sources for M Theory include scientific journals such as Physical Review D, Journal of High Energy Physics, and Classical and Quantum Gravity, which regularly publish articles and studies on M Theory. Universities and research institutions such as Harvard University, University of Cambridge, and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics also have resources and publications on M Theory available on their websites.

In addition to these sources, it is always a good idea to consult with experts in the field of theoretical physics, as they can provide valuable insights and recommendations for further research. Attending conferences and workshops on M Theory can also be a great way to stay updated on the latest developments and connect with other researchers in the field. Overall, by utilizing these reliable sources, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of M Theory and its implications in the world of theoretical physics.