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M-Theory Solutions in Multiple Signatures from E_11

High Energy Physics - Theory 2009-11-11 v3

Abstract

We generalise the previously given E_11 half BPS solution generating group element to general weights of A_10. We find that it leads to solutions of M-theory but in signatures (1,10), (2,9), (5,6), (6,5), (9,2) and (10,1). The signature transformations of the solution are naturally generated by the Weyl reflections required to transform the lowest A_10 weight into a general weight in the same representation. We also rediscover known S-brane solutions in M-theory from the group element in different signatures.

Cite

@article{arxiv.hep-th/0506122,
  title  = {M-Theory Solutions in Multiple Signatures from E_11},
  author = {P. P. Cook and P. C. West},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-th/0506122},
  year   = {2009}
}

Comments

35 pages, LaTeX2e, minor clarifications added

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