String Theory and the Real World: From particle physics to astrophysics

This book is a collection of lectures given in July 2007 at the Les Houches Summer School on 'String Theory and the Real World: From particle physics to astrophysics'.â?¢ Provides a pedagogical introduction to topics in String Theory, and Cosmology â?¢ Addresses each topic from the basis to the most recent developments â?¢ Covers the lectures by internationally-renowned and leading experts