String theory and the real world : from particle physics to astrophysics : École d'été de physique des Houches, session LXXXVII, 2 July-27 July 2007 : École thématique du CNRS

This book is a collection of lectures given in July 2007 at the Les Houches Summer School on 'String Theory and the Real World: From particle physics to astrophysics'. It provides a pedagogical introduction to topics in String Theory, and Cosmology; addresses each topic from the basics to the most recent developments; and covers the lectures by internationally-renowned and leading experts.