Black Holes in Supergravity and String Theory
Thomas Mohaupt
TL;DR
This paper provides an accessible introduction to black holes within supergravity and string theory, emphasizing BPS solutions in various dimensions, and explains fundamental concepts and methods with detailed exercises.
Contribution
It offers a foundational, educational overview of black holes in supergravity and string theory, focusing on BPS solutions and pedagogical clarity.
Findings
Detailed explanation of BPS black hole solutions
Educational exercises with solutions included
Clarification of fundamental concepts in supergravity and string theory
Abstract
We give an elementary introduction to black holes in supergravity and string theory. The focus is on BPS solutions in four- and higher-dimensional supergravity and string theory. Basic ideas and techniques are explained in detail, including exercises with solutions.
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