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Expanding the landscape of $\mathcal{N}$=2 rank 1 SCFTs

High Energy Physics - Theory 2016-02-10 v1

Abstract

We refine our previous proposal for systematically classifying 4d rank-1 N=2\mathcal N=2 SCFTs by constructing their possible Coulomb branch geometries. Four new recently discussed rank-1 theories, including novel N=3\mathcal{N}=3 SCFTs, sit beautifully in our refined classification framework. By arguing for the consistency of their RG flows we can make a strong case for the existence of at least four additional rank-1 SCFTs, nearly doubling the number of known rank-1 SCFTs. The refinement consists of relaxing the assumption that the flavor symmetries of the SCFTs have no discrete factors. This results in an enlarged (but finite) set of possible rank-1 SCFTs. Their existence can be further constrained using consistency of their central charges and RG flows.

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@article{arxiv.1602.02764,
  title  = {Expanding the landscape of $\mathcal{N}$=2 rank 1 SCFTs},
  author = {Philip C. Argyres and Matteo Lotito and Yongchao Lü and Mario Martone},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1602.02764},
  year   = {2016}
}

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30 pages, 1 table and 4 figures