An Index for Intersecting Branes in Matrix Models

We introduce an index indicating the occurrence of chiral fermions at the intersection of branes in matrix models. This allows to discuss the stability of chiral fermions under perturbations of the branes.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Harold Steinacker, Jochen Zahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Academy of Science of Ukraine 2013-11-01
Series:Symmetry, Integrability and Geometry: Methods and Applications
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3842/SIGMA.2013.067