Boundary Effects in String Theory

Abstract

Some of the properties of string theory defined on world-sheets with boundaries are reviewed. Particular emphasis is put on the possibility of identifying string configurations ( D-instantons' and D-branes') that give rise to stringy non-perturbative effects.

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