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Five-brane Current Algebras in Type II String Theories

High Energy Physics - Theory 2021-04-02 v3

Abstract

We study the current algebras of the NS5-branes, the Kaluza-Klein (KK) five-branes and the exotic 5225^2_2-branes in type IIA/IIB superstring theories. Their worldvolume theories are governed by the six-dimensional N=(2,0)\mathcal{N}= (2,0) tensor and the N=(1,1)\mathcal{N} = (1,1) vector multiplets. We show that the current algebras are determined through the S- and T-dualities. The algebras of the N=(2,0)\mathcal{N} = (2,0) theories are characterized by the Dirac bracket caused by the self-dual gauge field in the five-brane worldvolumes, while those of the N=(1,1)\mathcal{N} = (1,1) theories are given by the Poisson bracket. By the use of these algebras, we examine extended spaces in terms of tensor coordinates which are the representation of ten-dimensional supersymmetry. We also examine the transition rules of the currents in the type IIA/IIB supersymmetry algebras in ten dimensions. Based on the algebras, we write down the section conditions in the extended spaces and gauge transformations of the supergravity fields.

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@article{arxiv.2011.13145,
  title  = {Five-brane Current Algebras in Type II String Theories},
  author = {Machiko Hatsuda and Shin Sasaki and Masaya Yata},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2011.13145},
  year   = {2021}
}

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32 pages, 1 figure, version appeared in JHEP

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