Black Holes and Solitons in String Theory

TL;DR

This paper reviews classical solutions in string theories, focusing on black holes, p-branes, dualities, and microscopic interpretations, highlighting their supersymmetry and roles in string dualities.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of classical solutions in string theories, emphasizing their supersymmetry, dualities, and microscopic entropy interpretations.

Findings

Black hole solutions in string theories on tori and supergravity.

Microscopic interpretation of black hole entropy.

Role of BPS states and dualities in string theory.

Abstract

We review various aspects of classical solutions in string theories. Emphasis is placed on their supersymmetry properties, their special roles in string dualities and microscopic interpretations. Topics include black hole solutions in string theories on tori and N=2 supergravity theories; p-branes; microscopic interpretation of black hole entropy. We also review aspects of dualities and BPS states.