Solitons, Black Holes and Duality in String Theory

Abstract

These lectures are intended as an introduction to some of the basic aspects of string solitons, duality and black holes. We begin with a discussion of the role of classical solutions in duality, then focus on string/string duality and fundamental membranes. Finally, we examine the feature of compositeness of string solitons, and its implications for bound states and black hole thermodynamics. As these lectures are aimed primarily at those less familiar with this field, technical details are minimized.

12 pages, LaTex (minor error corrected)

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