Flux compactifications in string theory: A Comprehensive review
Mariana Graña,Mariana Graña +1 more
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In this paper, a pedagogical overview of flux compactifications in string theory is presented, from the basic ideas to the most recent developments, focusing on closed-string fluxes in type-II theories.About:
This article is published in Physics Reports.The article was published on 2006-01-01 and is currently open access. It has received 1085 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Compactification (physics) & Moduli.read more
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Four-dimensional string compactifications with D-branes, orientifolds and fluxes
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The Swampland: Introduction and Review
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