Included are recent developments in the theory of mirror manifolds and the related areas of complex and symplectic geometry. The long introductory articles explain the key physical ideas and motivation, namely conformal field theory, supersymmetry, and string theory. Open problems are emphasized. Thus the book provides an efficient way for a very broad audience of mathematicians and physicists to reach the frontier of research in this fast expanding area.
Features:
Crucial research pertaining to future developments in algebraic and symplectic geometry and to the physics of unified string theories
Well-known authors who are leaders in the field
Introductory article by Greene and Yau
A solid and even blend of ideas and techniques from both mathematics and physics