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On 6d "Gauge" Theories with Irrational Theta Angle
A recent proposal for 6d "gauge" theories with rational theta angle is
discussed. These theories were constructed from n_C coinciding (p,q) 5-branes
of IIB in the limit of vanishing string constant. They have (1,1) supersymmetry
and the low energy theory is 6d Yang-Mills with gauge group SU(n_C) and a
rational theta angle theta_6/(2 pi)=f/q, where fp=1 (mod q). By changing the
point of view, considering the (p,q) 5-branes to be D5-branes, the 6d theta
angle is identified with a 10d theta angle. This point of view together with
some assumptions suggests a generalization of the previous limit to arbitrary
theta. This limit seems to define a decoupled 6d theory even though the 10d
theory does not become free in general.Comment: 8 pages, latex, 1 figur
Thermal Monopoles
Evidence is given that some particles with large charges in gauge theories,
including 4d N=4 SU(3) and 5d theories with N=1 supersymmetry, have macroscopic
entropy. The ground state entropy is found to be extensive in the charges. The
mass gap for excitation is estimated and is of the same order as the binding
energy. The question of the decay of excited states through Hawking radiation
is raised. The analysis is based on the model of (p,q) string webs and on
various other results. The evidence points to an explanation in terms of a
string model.Comment: 12 pages. JHEP modified version, see note added to introductio
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