Year: 1995
Type: preprint
Abstract: Three subjects are considered here: a self-dual non-critical string that appears in Type IIB superstring theory at points in ${\rm K3}$ moduli space where the Type IIA theory has extended gauge symmetry; a conformal field theory singularity at such points which may signal quantum effects that persist even at weak coupling; and the rich dynamics of the real world under compactification, which may be relevant to some attempts to explain the vanishing of the cosmological constant.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Witten, Edward
Institution: Institute for Advanced Study
Language: English
Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1530375446