The recently developed matrix approach to the superstring concept and M-theory is introduced. The Banks-Fishler-Shenker-Susskind matrix theory, built as a supersymmetric matrix quantum mechanics, is considered. Two supersymmetric matrix models providing a non-perturbative formulation of the IIB superstring problem are discussed. Applications to non-perturbative string theory are reviewed.

PACS: 02.10.Sp, 11.15.−q, 11.25.−w (all) DOI: 10.1070/PU1998v041n01ABEH000327 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/1998/1/a/ 000072428700001 Citation: Zarembo K L, Makeenko Yu M "An introduction to matrix superstring models" Phys. Usp. 41 1–23 (1998) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS) MedlineRefWorks PT Journal Article TI An introduction to matrix superstring models AU Zarembo K L FAU Zarembo KL AU Makeenko Yu M FAU Makeenko YM DP 10 Jan, 1998 TA Phys. Usp. VI 41 IP 1 PG 1-23 RX 10.1070/PU1998v041n01ABEH000327 URL https://ufn.ru/en/articles/1998/1/a/ SO Phys. Usp. 1998 Jan 10;41(1):1-23 Оригинал: Зарембо К Л, Макеенко Ю М «Введение в матpичные модели супеpстpун» УФН 168 3–27 (1998); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0168.199801a.0003