Spin(7)-manifolds as generalized connected sums and 3d N=1 theories

M-theory on compact eight-manifolds with Spin(7)-holonomy is a framework for geometric engineering of 3d N = 1 gauge theories coupled to gravity. We propose a new construction of such Spin(7)-manifolds, based on a generalized connected sum, where the building blocks are a Calabi-Yau four-fold and a...

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Egile Nagusiak: Braun, A, Schafer-Nameki, S
Formatua: Journal article
Argitaratua: Springer 2018