Comments on Fractional Superstrings
High Energy Physics - Theory
2008-02-03 v2
Abstract
Using the factorization approach of Gepner and Qiu, I systematically rederive the closed fractional superstring partition functions for K= 4, 8, and 16. For these theories the relationship between the massless graviton and gravi- tino sector and the purely massive sectors is explored. Properties of the massive sectors are investigated. A twist current in these models is found responsible for the occurrence of N=1 space-time supersymmetry. I show this twist current transforms bosonic (fermionic) projection states into fermionic (bosonic) non-projection states and vice-versa.
Cite
@article{arxiv.hep-th/9211017,
title = {Comments on Fractional Superstrings},
author = {Gerald B. Cleaver},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-th/9211017},
year = {2008}
}
Comments
14 pages, jytex, CALT-68-1757