Higher-dimensional loop algebras, non-abelian extensions and p-branes
Journal article, 1994

We postulate a new type of operator algebra with a non-abelian extension. This algebra generalizes the Kac-Moody algebra in string theory and the Mickelsson-Faddeev algebra in three dimensions to higher-dimensional extended objects (p-branes). We then construct new BRST operators, covariant derivatives and curvature tensors in the higher-dimensional generalization of loop space.

Author

Martin Cederwall

Chalmers, Department of Theoretical Physics and Mechanics, Mathematical Physics

Gabriele Ferretti

Chalmers, Department of Theoretical Physics and Mechanics, Mathematical Physics

Bengt E W Nilsson

Chalmers, Department of Theoretical Physics and Mechanics, Mathematical Physics

Anders Westerberg

Chalmers, Department of Theoretical Physics and Mechanics

Nucl.Phys.B424 (1994) 97

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