There are higher dimensional objects in string theory with dimensions
from zero (points) to nine, called p-branes.
In terms of branes, what we usually call a membrane would be a two-brane,
a string is called a one-brane and a point is called a zero-brane.[8]
As we have seen the equations require boundary
conditions
A special class of branes is found when the Dirichlet boundary conditions are used so the endpoint is fixed to move only on some manifold D-branes are the result of this
[9]
D-branes are actually dynamical objects which have fluctuations and can move around. For example they interact with gravity. In the diagram below we see one way in which an closed string (graviton) can interact with a D2-brane. Notice how the closed string becomes an open string with endpoints on the D-brane at the intermediate point in the interaction.
A special class of branes is found when the Dirichlet boundary conditions are used so the endpoint is fixed to move only on some manifold D-branes are the result of this
[9]
D-branes are actually dynamical objects which have fluctuations and can move around. For example they interact with gravity. In the diagram below we see one way in which an closed string (graviton) can interact with a D2-brane. Notice how the closed string becomes an open string with endpoints on the D-brane at the intermediate point in the interaction.
