145 research outputs found
A Comment on Zero-brane Quantum Mechanics
We consider low energy, non-relativistic scattering of two Dirichlet
zero-branes as an exercise in quantum mechanics. For weak string coupling and
sufficiently small velocity, the dynamics is governed by an effective U(2)
gauge theory in 0+1 dimensions. At low energies, D-brane scattering can
reliably probe distances much shorter than the string scale. The only length
scale in the quantum mechanics problem is the eleven dimensional Planck length.
This provides evidence for the role of scales shorter than the string length in
the weakly coupled dynamics of type IIA strings.Comment: 9 pages, harvmac, improved treatment of 2+1 proble
D-branes and Matrix Theory in Curved Space
We discuss the relation between supersymmetric gauge theory of branes and
supergravity; as it was discovered in D-brane physics, and as it appears in
Matrix theory, with emphasis on motion in curved backgrounds. We argue that
gauged sigma model Lagrangians can be used as definitions of Matrix theory in
curved space. Lecture given at Strings '97; June 20, 1997.Comment: LaTeX with espcrc2; 13 pages, STRINGS97. References added; a
speculation refute
Superstring Scattering from D-Branes
We derive fully covariant expressions for all two-point scattering amplitudes
of two massless closed strings from a Dirichlet -brane. This construction
relies on the observation that there is a simple relation between these D-brane
amplitudes in type II superstring theory and four-point scattering amplitudes
for type I open superstrings. From the two-point amplitudes, we derive the long
range background fields for the D-branes, and verify that as expected they
correspond to those of extremally charged -brane solutions of the low energy
effective action.Comment: 33 pages, Latex, 4 figure
Self-Dual Supersymmetric Dirac-Born-Infeld Action
We present a self-dual N=1 supersymmetric Dirac-Born-Infeld action in three
dimensions. This action is based on the supersymmetric generalized self-duality
in odd dimensions developed originally by Townsend, Pilch and van
Nieuwenhuizen. Even though such a self-duality had been supposed to be very
difficult to generalize to a supersymmetrically interacting system, we show
that Dirac-Born-Infeld action is actually compatible with supersymmetry and
self-duality in three-dimensions. The interactions can be further generalized
to arbitrary (non)polynomial interactions. As a by-product, we also show that a
third-rank field strength leads to a more natural formulation of self-duality
in 3D. We also show an interesting role played by the third-rank field strength
leading to a supersymmetry breaking, in addition to accommodating a
Chern-Simons form.Comment: 12 pages, no figure
A Note on Marginally Stable Bound States in Type II String Theory
Spectrum of elementary string states in type II string theory contains
ultra-short multiplets that are marginally stable. -duality transformation
converts these states into bound states at threshold of -branes carrying
Ramond-Ramond charges, and wrapped around -cycles of a torus. We propose a
test for the existence of these marginally stable bound states. Using the
recent results of Polchinski and of Witten, we argue that the spectrum of bound
states of -branes is in agreement with the prediction of -duality.Comment: LaTeX file, 6 page
De Sitter Holography and the Cosmic Microwave Background
We interpret cosmological evolution holographically as a renormalisation
group flow in a dual Euclidean field theory, as suggested by the conjectured
dS/CFT correspondence. Inflation is described by perturbing around the
infra-red fixed point of the dual field theory. The spectrum of the cosmic
microwave background radiation is determined in terms of scaling violations in
the field theory. The dark energy allows similar, albeit less predictive,
considerations. We discuss the cosmological fine-tuning problems from the
holographic perspective.Comment: 17 pages, 2 figures, uses JHEP style files; corrected and added
reference
Covariant Action for the Super-Five-Brane of M-Theory
We propose a complete, d=6 covariant and kappa-symmetric, action for an
M-theory five-brane propagating in D=11 supergravity background.Comment: LaTeX file, 5 pages, misprints corrected, comments and references
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On the Baryonic Branch Root of N=2 MQCD
We investigate the brane exchange in the framework of N=2 MQCD by using a
specific family of M fivebrane configurations relevant to describe the baryonic
branch root. An exchange of M fivebranes is realized in the Taub-NUT geometry
and controlled by the moduli parameter of the configurations. This family also
provides two different descriptions of the root. These descriptions are
examined carefully using the Taub-NUT geometry. It is shown that they have the
same baryonic branch and are shifted each other by the brane exchange.Comment: LaTeX, 25 pages, 7 figures, references adde
Coupling of branes and normalization of effective actions in string/M-theory
We discuss issues involving p(D)- brane charge quantization and the
normalization of effective actions, in string/M-theory. We also construct the
action of (the bosonic sector of) eleven dimensional supergravity in the
presence of two- and five- branes and discuss (perturbative) anomaly
cancellation.Comment: Discussion of anomaly cancellation expanded. 36 pages, latex, no
figure
Exile Vol. XXXI No. 1
Drawing by Chris Bradley 1
How Goes the Wombat, Prithee by Jennie Benford 3
Holy Shit (for Mary) by Stephanie Athey 4-5
..... blues by Britton R. Creelman 6
Photograph (anonymous) 7
Prose by Leigh Walton 9-12
San Jacinto by Petersen S. Thomas 13
Rebuttal by Betsy Oster 15
Running Alone by Ann Townsend McMullen 16
Windows in Florence by Michael Parr 17
Rangers by Caroline Palmer 19
Salamapo by Mary Deborah Clark 20-21
Funeral by J. K. Rand 22
Deeds Give No Title by Douglas Jones 23
Be Careful, There\u27s a Straight Bar Next Door by Karen J. Hall 25
The Rivers of Saigon by Alex Dickson 26
2 Sketches by Alfred Sturla Bodvarsson 27
Upon the Occasion of Reading 236 sonnets at One Sitting by Jeff Masten 28
I just believe in Me by Rob Jackson 29
Close by Stephanie Athey 31
Teller by Katherine Fox Reynolds 32
Woman in Greece by Michael Parr 33
Part of the Job by Joan DeWitt 35-44
Contributor Notes 46
Editorial decision is shared equally among the seven member editorial board. -title page
Polymorphous: Cover Lithograph by Aimee Creelman - title pag
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