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A WZW model based on a non-semi-simple group

High Energy Physics - Theory 2010-04-07 v2

Abstract

We present a conformal field theory which desribes a homogeneous four dimensional Lorentz-signature space-time. The model is an ungauged WZW model based on a central extension of the Poincar\'e algebra. The central charge of this theory is exactly four, just like four dimensional Minkowski space. The model can be interpreted as a four dimensional monochromatic plane wave. As there are three commuting isometries, other interesting geometries are expected to emerge via O(3,3)O(3,3) duality.

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@article{arxiv.hep-th/9310112,
  title  = {A WZW model based on a non-semi-simple group},
  author = {C. R. Nappi and E. Witten},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-th/9310112},
  year   = {2010}
}

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8 pages, phyzzx, IASSNS-HEP-93/61 Texable version

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