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Multiparticle extension of the higher-spin algebra

High Energy Physics - Theory 2015-06-12 v3

Abstract

Multiparticle extension of a higher-spin algebra ll is introduced as the Lie superalgebra associated with the universal enveloping algebra U(l)U(l). While conventional higher-spin symmetry does not mix nn-particle states with different nn, multiparticle symmetries do so. Quotients of multiparticle algebras are considered, that act on the space of nn-particle states with 0nk0\leq n\leq k analogous to the space of first kk Regge trajectories of String Theory. Original higher-spin algebra is reproduced at k=1k=1. Full multiparticle algebras are conjectured to describe vacuum symmetries of string-like extensions of higher-spin gauge theories. Relation of the multiparticle algebras with 3d current operator algebras is described. The central charge parameter, to be related to the parameter N{\mathcal N} in AdS/CFTAdS/CFT correspondence, enters via the definition of supertrace. Extension to higher pp-brane-like symmetries is introduced inductively.

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@article{arxiv.1212.6071,
  title  = {Multiparticle extension of the higher-spin algebra},
  author = {M. A. Vasiliev},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1212.6071},
  year   = {2015}
}

Comments

39 pages, V2: typos corrected, references, clarifications and a new section on the relation with the current operator algebra are added; V3: clarifications added, typos corrected, the version to be published in CQG

R2 v1 2026-06-21T23:00:07.247Z