Black holes in supergravity and string theory
- 23 August 2000
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Classical and Quantum Gravity
- Vol. 17 (17) , 3429-3482
Abstract
We give an elementary introduction to black holes in supergravity and string theory. The focus is on BPS solutions in four- and higher-dimensional supergravity and string theory. Basic ideas and techniques are explained in detail, including exercises with solutions.Keywords
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