Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: The 6d theory has natural surface operator observables, which are akin in many ways to Wilson loops in gauge theories. We propose a definition of a 'locally BPS' surface operator and study its conformal anomalies, the analog of the conformal dimension of local operators. We study the abelian theory and the holographic dual of the large N theory refining previously used techniques. Introducing non-constant couplings to the scalar fields allows for an extra anomaly coefficient, which we find in both cases to be related to one of the geometrical anomaly coefficients, suggesting a general relation due to supersymmetry. We also comment on surfaces with conical singularities.
Authors: Nadav Drukker, Malte Probst, Maxime Trépanier
Institution: King's College London
Language: English
Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,325
OpenAlex ID: W3013844988