Topics in String Theory and Quantum Gravity
arXiv:hep-th/9212006
Abstract
These lectures present a general critical assessment of various frameworks for quantum gravity, with particular emphasis on string theory. The topics discussed cover field-theoretical approaches to quantum gravity, anomalies, bosonic and fermionic string theories, as well as some aspects of string phenomenology and black hole physics.
154 pages, many figures. v2: improved layout, substantial editing, figures included, discussions expanded, and typos corrected. This is an improved version of the original 1992 Les Houches lecture notes, not an update (see section 1.1 on page 5)