The (2,0) supersymmetric theory of tensor multiplets and self-dual strings in six dimensions
Journal article, 2004

We construct a unique (2,0) supersymmetric action in six dimensions, describing a tensor multiplet interacting with a self-dual string. It is a sum of four terms: A free kinetic term for the tensor multiplet fields integrated over Minkowski space, a Nambu-Goto type kinetic term for the string integrated over the string world-sheet, a Wess-Zumino type electromagnetic coupling integrated over the world-volume of a Dirac membrane attached to the string, and a direct interaction of such Dirac membranes. In addition to supersymmetry, the action is also invariant under a local symmetry, which allows us to choose the Dirac membrane world-volume freely and eliminate half of the fermionic degrees of freedom on the string world-sheet.

M-Theory

Field Theories in Higher Dimensions

Superspaces

Author

Pär Arvidsson

Chalmers, Department of Theoretical Physics and Mechanics, Elementary Particle Physics

Erik Flink

Chalmers, Department of Theoretical Physics and Mechanics, Elementary Particle Physics

Måns Henningson

Chalmers, Department of Theoretical Physics and Mechanics, Elementary Particle Physics

Journal of High Energy Physics (JHEP)

Vol. 05 048-

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Physical Sciences

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10/7/2017