Supersymmetric Black Holes in String Theory *
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چکیده
We review recent developments concerning supersymmetric black holes in string theory. After a general introduction to the laws of black hole mechanics and to black hole entropy in string theory, we discuss black hole solutions in N = 2 supergravity, special geometry, the black hole attractor equations and the underlying variational principle. Special attention is payed to the crucial role of higher derivative corrections. Finally we discuss black hole partition functions and their relation to the topological string, mainly from the supergravity perspective. We try to summarize the state of art and discuss various open questions and problems. ∗This article is based on an overview talk given at the 2nd Workshop and Midterm Meeting of the RTN project Constituents, Fundamental Forces and Symmetries of the Universe in Naples, October 9-13, 2006.
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