{"product_id":"supergravity-hardback-9780521194013","title":"Supergravity (Hardback) 9780521194013","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSupergravity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first-ever authoritative and systematic introduction to the fundamentals of supergravity, written by two leaders in the field.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDaniel Z. Freedman (Author), Antoine Van Proeyen (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521194013, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 5 April 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e626 pages, 12 b\/w illus.  420 exercises\u003cbr\u003e25.3 x 19.5 x 3.4 cm, 1.49 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Freedman and Van Proeyen have written an excellent book. As may be expected from two of the experts who played a significant role in the development of many of the topics described, the explanation of the material is very clear, including details of derivations and applications of the results.' Douglas J. Smith, Mathematical Reviews\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSupergravity, together with string theory, is one of the most significant developments in theoretical physics. Written by two of the most respected workers in the field, this is the first-ever authoritative and systematic account of supergravity. The book starts by reviewing aspects of relativistic field theory in Minkowski spacetime. After introducing the relevant ingredients of differential geometry and gravity, some basic supergravity theories (D=4 and D=11) and the main gauge theory tools are explained. In the second half of the book, complex geometry and N=1 and N=2 supergravity theories are covered. Classical solutions and a chapter on AdS\/CFT complete the book. Numerous exercises and examples make it ideal for Ph.D. students, and with applications to model building, cosmology and solutions of supergravity theories, it is also invaluable to researchers. A website hosted by the authors, featuring solutions to some exercises and additional reading material, can be found at www.cambridge.org\/supergravity.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. Relativistic Field Theory in Minkowski Spacetime: 1. Scalar field theory and its symmetries\u003cbr\u003e 2. The Dirac field\u003cbr\u003e 3. Clifford algebras and spinors\u003cbr\u003e 4. The Maxwell and Yang-Mills gauge fields\u003cbr\u003e 5. The free Rarita-Schwinger field\u003cbr\u003e 6. N=1 global supersymmetry in D=4\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Differential Geometry and Gravity: 7. Differential geometry\u003cbr\u003e 8. The first and second order formulations of general relativity\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Basic Supergravity: 9. N=1 pure supergravity in 4 dimensions\u003cbr\u003e 10. D=11 supergravity\u003cbr\u003e 11. General gauge theory\u003cbr\u003e 12. Survey of supergravities\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Complex Geometry and Global SUSY: 13. Complex manifolds\u003cbr\u003e 14. General actions with N=1 supersymmetry\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Superconformal Construction of Supergravity Theories: 15. Gravity as a conformal gauge theory\u003cbr\u003e 16. The conformal approach to N=1 supergravity\u003cbr\u003e 17. Construction of the matter-coupled N=1 supergravity\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. N=1 Supergravity Actions and Applications: 18. The physical N=1 matter-coupled supergravity\u003cbr\u003e 19. Applications of N=1 supergravity\u003cbr\u003e Part VII. Extended N=2 Supergravity: 20. Construction of the matter-coupled N=2 supergravity\u003cbr\u003e 21. The physical N=2 matter-coupled supergravity\u003cbr\u003e Part VIII. Classical Solutions and the AdS\/CFT Correspondence: 22. Classical solutions of gravity and supergravity\u003cbr\u003e 23. The AdS\/CFT correspondence\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Relativity physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Relativity physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Relativity%20physics%20%5BPHR%5D%22\"\u003ePHR\u003c\/a\u003e], Physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20%5BPH%5D%22\"\u003ePH\u003c\/a\u003e], Mathematics \u0026amp; science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematics \u0026amp; science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematics%20\u0026amp;%20science%20%5BP%5D%22\"\u003eP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45999528771864,"sku":"9780521194013","price":57.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521194013i_d3f87719-51d7-4c69-8c58-17b7532652be.jpg?v=1691373619","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/supergravity-hardback-9780521194013","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}