Duality in the Type--II Superstring Effective Action
Abstract
We derive the T-duality transformations that transform a general d=10 solution of the type-IIA string with one isometry to a solution of the type-IIB string with one isometry and vice versa. In contrast to other superstring theories, the T-duality transformations are not related to a non-compact symmetry of a d=9 supergravity theory. We also discuss S-duality in d=9 and d=10 and the relationship with eleven-dimensional supergravity theory. We apply these dualities to generate new solutions of the type IIA and type IIB superstrings and of eleven-dimensional supergravity.
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@article{arxiv.hep-th/9504081,
title = {Duality in the Type--II Superstring Effective Action},
author = {E. Bergshoeff and C. M. Hull and T. Ortin},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-th/9504081},
year = {2009}
}
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Latex file. Several missprints in equations, some important and not yet corrected in the published version, have now been corrected. No changes in main results and conclusions. 43+1 pages, LaTeX file