The exceptional sigma model

Abstract We detail the construction of the exceptional sigma model, which describes a string propagating in the “extended spacetime” of exceptional field theory. This is to U-duality as the doubled sigma model is to T-duality. Symmetry specifies the Weylinvariant Lagrangian uniquely and we show how...

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Main Authors: Alex S. Arvanitakis, Chris D. A. Blair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of High Energy Physics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/JHEP04(2018)064
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Summary:Abstract We detail the construction of the exceptional sigma model, which describes a string propagating in the “extended spacetime” of exceptional field theory. This is to U-duality as the doubled sigma model is to T-duality. Symmetry specifies the Weylinvariant Lagrangian uniquely and we show how it reduces to the correct 10-dimensional string Lagrangians. We also consider the inclusion of a Fradkin-Tseytlin (or generalised dilaton) coupling as well as a reformulation with dynamical tension.
ISSN:1029-8479