Orbifold matrix models and fuzzy extra dimensions
High Energy Physics - Theory
2012-05-01 v1
Abstract
We revisit an orbifold matrix model obtained as a restriction of the type IIB matrix model on a Z_3-invariant sector. An investigation of its moduli space of vacua is performed and issues related to chiral gauge theory and gravity are discussed. Modifications of the orbifolded model triggered by Chern-Simons or mass deformations are also analyzed. Certain vacua of the modified models exhibit higher-dimensional behaviour with internal geometries related to fuzzy spheres.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1204.6498,
title = {Orbifold matrix models and fuzzy extra dimensions},
author = {Athanasios Chatzistavrakidis and Harold Steinacker and George Zoupanos},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1204.6498},
year = {2012}
}
Comments
19 pages; proceedings of the Corfu Summer Institute 2011: School and Workshops on Elementary Particle Physics and Gravity, September 4-18, 2011, Corfu, Greece