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 duality.
Cite
@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}
}
Comments
8 pages, phyzzx, IASSNS-HEP-93/61 Texable version