Introductory String Theory Texts

[craigi]

I'm looking for a recommendation for an up to date, introductory String Theory text and an overview of the prerequisites.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Demystifier]

The standard introduction is Zwiebach, A First Course in String Theory.

I also like Szabo, An Introduction to String Theory and D-brane Dynamics. (A slightly shorter version is available at arXiv.)

If you also want an introduction to AdS/CFT, the best start is Natsuume, AdS/CFT Duality User Guide. (A full version can be found at arXiv.)

Concerning prerequisites, a good knowledge of classical electrodynamics and quantum mechanics is necessary, while a basic knowledge of quantum field theory and general relativity is useful but not necessary.

 

[craigi]

The standard introduction is Zwiebach, A First Course in String Theory.

I also like Szabo, An Introduction to String Theory and D-brane Dynamics. (A slightly shorter version is available at arXiv.)

If you also want an introduction to AdS/CFT, the best start is Natsuume, AdS/CFT Duality User Guide. (A full version can be found at arXiv.)

Concerning prerequisites, a good knowledge of classical electrodynamics and quantum mechanics is necessary, while a basic knowledge of quantum field theory and general relativity is useful but not necessary.

Thanks. That is precisely the information I was looking for.