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hep-th/9209037
A Derivation of the BRST Operator for Non-Critical W-Strings
We derive the recently proposed BRST charge for non-critical W strings from a Lagragian approach. The basic observation is that, despite appearances, the combination of two classical ``matter'' and ``Toda'' w_3 systems leads to a closed modified gauge algebra, which is of the so-called soft type. Based on these observa...
1992-09-11
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
E. Bergshoeff, A. Sevrin and X. Shen
hep-th/9209039
Quantum Mechanics with Explicit Time Dependence
We investigate quantum mechanical Hamiltonians with explicit time dependence. We find a class of models in which an analogue of the time independent \S equation exists. Among the models in this class is a new exactly soluble model, the harmonic oscillator with frequency inversely proportional to time.
1992-09-11
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
John Rogers and Donald Spector
hep-th/9209035
BRST Quantization of 2d-Yang Mills Theory with Anomalies
In this paper we discuss the BRST-quantization of anomalous 2d-Yang Mills (YM) theory. Since we use an oscillator basis for the YM-Fock-space the anomaly appears already for a pure YM-system and the constraints form a Kac-Moody algebra with negative central charge. We also discuss the coupling of chiral fermions and fi...
1992-09-11
2011-07-19
[ "hep-th" ]
Wolfgang Kalau
hep-th/9209034
Semi-infinite cohomology in conformal field theory and 2d gravity
We discuss various techniques for computing the semi-infinite cohomology of highest weight modules which arise in the BRST quantization of two dimensional field theories. In particular, we concentrate on two such theories -- the $G/H$ coset models and $2d$ gravity coupled to $c\leq 1$ conformal matter. (to appear in th...
1992-09-11
2009-09-11
[ "hep-th" ]
Peter Bouwknegt, Jim McCarthy, and Krzysztof Pilch
hep-th/9209038
Functional determinant and Green functions for a fermionic gauge theory on the disk
We study a theory of Dirac fermions on a disk in presence of an electromagnetic field. Using the heat-kernel technique we compute the functional determinant which results after decoupling the zero-flux gauge degrees of freedom from the fermions. We also compute the Green functions of the remaining fermionic theory with...
1992-09-10
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Enrique F. Moreno
hep-th/9209032
Pair Creation of Open Strings in an Electric Field
We calculate exactly the rate of pair production of open bosonic and supersymmetric strings in a constant electric field. The rate agrees with Schwinger's classic result in the weak-field limit, but diverges when the electric field approaches some critical value of the order of the string tension. (Phyzzx file)
1992-09-10
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
C. Bachas and M. Porrati
hep-th/9209033
Non-perturbative interactions in string theory
New non-perturbative interactions in the effective action of two dimensional string theory are described. These interactions are due to ``stringy" instantons
1992-09-10
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
R. Brustein and B. Ovrut
hep-th/9209031
Invariants of 2+1 Quantum Gravity
In [1,2] we established and discussed the algebra of observables for 2+1 gravity at both the classical and quantum level. Here our treatment broadens and extends previous results to any genus $g$ with a systematic discussion of the centre of the algebra. The reduction of the number of independent observables to $6g-6 (...
1992-09-10
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "gr-qc" ]
J.E.Nelson and T.Regge
hep-th/9209029
A Note on the Algebraic Evaluation of Correlators in Local Chiral Conformal Field Theory
We comment on a program designed for the study of local chiral algebras and their representations in 2D conformal field theory. Based on the algebraic approach described by W. Nahm, this program efficiently calculates arbitrary n-point functions of these algebras. The program is designed such that calculations involvin...
1992-09-09
2008-02-03
[ "hep-th" ]
A. Honecker
hep-th/9209030
Representations of $N=1$ Extended Superconformal Algebras with Two Generators
In this paper we consider the representation theory of N=1 Super-W-algebras with two generators for conformal dimension of the additional superprimary field between two and six. In the superminimal case our results coincide with the expectation from the ADE-classification. For the parabolic algebras we find a finite nu...
1992-09-09
2015-02-03
[ "hep-th" ]
W. Eholzer, A. Honecker, R. Huebel
hep-th/9209028
The radial gauge propagators in quantum gravity
We give a general procedure for extracting the propagators in gauge theories in presence of a sharp gauge fixing and we apply it to derive the propagators in quantum gravity in the radial gauge, both in the first and in the second order formalism in any space-time dimension. In the three dimensional case such propagato...
1992-09-09
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
P. Menotti, G. Modanese and D. Seminara
hep-th/9209024
Quantum Soliton Mass Corrections in SL(N) Affine Toda Theory
The first quantum mass corrections for the solitons of complex $sl(n)$ affine Toda field theory are calculated. The corrections are real and preserve the classical mass ratios. The formalism also proves that the solitons are classically stable.
1992-09-08
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Timothy Hollowood
hep-th/9209022
Perturbative analysis of an n-Ising model on a random surface
Two dimensional quantum gravity coupled to a conformally invariant matter field of central charge c=n/2, is represented, in a discretized version, by n independent Ising spins per cell of the triangulations of a random surface. The matrix integral representation of this model leads to a diagrammatic expansion at large ...
1992-09-08
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Shinobu Hikami and Edouard Br\'ezin
hep-th/9209025
Renormalization of Couplings in Embedded Random Surfaces
We study the dressing of operators and flows of corresponding couplings in models of {\it embedded} random surfaces. We show that these dressings can be obtained by applying the methods of David and Distler and Kawai. We consider two extreme limits. In the first limit the string tension is large and the dynamics is dom...
1992-09-08
2015-06-26
[ "hep-th" ]
Sumit R. Das and S. Kalyana Rama
hep-th/9209023
String vacuum backgrounds with covariantly constant null Killing vector and 2d quantum gravity
We consider a $2d$ sigma model with a $2+N$ - dimensional Minkowski signature target space metric having a covariantly constant null Killing vector. We study solutions of the conformal invariance conditions in $2+N$ dimensions and find that generic solutions can be represented in terms of the RG flow in $N$ - dimension...
1992-09-08
2009-09-17
[ "hep-th" ]
A.A. Tseytlin
hep-th/9209027
Two dimensional baryons in the large N limit
We propose a bilocal field theory for mesons in two dimensions obtained as a kind of non local bosonization of two dimensional QCD. Its semi-classical expansion is equivalent to the $1/N_c$ expansion of QCD. Using an ansatz we reduce the classical equation of motion of this theory in the baryon number one sector to a r...
1992-09-08
2019-08-17
[ "hep-th" ]
P.F.Bedaque, I.Horvath, S.G.Rajeev
hep-th/9209026
Gauge Invariance in Chern-Simons Systems
We show explicitly that the question of gauge invariance of the effective potential in standard scalar electrodynamics remains unchanged despite the introduction of the Chern-Simons term. The result does not depend on the presence of the Maxwell term in the Chern-Simons territory.
1992-09-08
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
D. Bazeia
hep-th/9209021
Laurent Series Representation for the Open Superstring Free Energy
Open superstrings at non-zero temperature are considered. A novel representation for the free energy (Laurent series representation) is constructed. It is shown that the Hagedorn temperature arises in this formalism as the convergence condition (specifically, the radius of convergence) of the Laurent series.
1992-09-07
2009-09-17
[ "hep-th" ]
A.A. Bytsenko, E. Elizalde, S.D. Odintsov nd S. Zerbini
hep-th/9209020
Fractionally Charged Particles and Supersymmetry Breaking in 4D Strings
Four-dimensional string theories predict in general the existence of light exotic particles with fractional electric charges. Such particles could escape present observations if they are confined by a gauge group of the "hidden" sector into integrally charged states. It is conceivable that the same gauge group is also ...
1992-09-07
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "hep-ph" ]
I.Antoniadis and K. Benakli
hep-th/9209019
Continuum Limit of Spin-1 Chain (the only change is added references)
We study the continuum limit of the spin-1 chain in the non-Abelian bosonization approach of Affleck and show that the Hamiltonian of integrable spin-1 chain yields the Lagrangian of supersymmetric sine-Gordon model in the zero lattice spacing limit. We also show that the quantum group generators of the spin-1 chain gi...
1992-09-07
2008-02-03
[ "hep-th", "cond-mat" ]
Takeo Inami and Satoru Odake
hep-th/9209018
The Construction of Mirror Symmetry
The construction of mirror symmetry in the heterotic string is reviewed in the context of Calabi-Yau and Landau-Ginzburg compactifications. This framework has the virtue of providing a large subspace of the configuration space of the heterotic string, probing its structure far beyond the present reaches of solvable mod...
1992-09-06
2007-05-23
[ "hep-th" ]
Rolf Schimmrigk
hep-th/9209015
Free Boson Representation of $q$-Vertex Operators and their Correlation Functions
A bosonization scheme of the $q$-vertex operators of $\uqa$ for arbitrary level is obtained. They act as intertwiners among the highest weight modules constructed in a bosonic Fock space. An integral formula is proposed for $N$-point functions and explicit calculation for two-point function is presented.
1992-09-05
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Akishi Kato, Yas-Hiro Quano and Jun'ichi Shiraishi
hep-th/9209017
The geometry of supersymmetric coset models and superconformal algebras
An on-shell formulation of (p,q), 2\leq p \leq 4, 0\leq q\leq 4, supersymmetric coset models with target space the group G and gauge group a subgroup H of G is given. It is shown that there is a correspondence between the number of supersymmetries of a coset model and the geometry of the coset space G/H. The algebras o...
1992-09-05
2009-10-09
[ "hep-th" ]
G. Papadopoulos
hep-th/9209016
Quantization of Dyon Charge and Electric-Magnetic Duality in String Theory
We analyze the allowed spectrum of electric and magnetic charges carried by dyons in (toroidally compactified) heterotic string theory in four dimensions at arbitrary values of the string coupling constant and $\theta$ angle. The spectrum is shown to be invariant under electric-magnetic duality transformation, thereby ...
1992-09-05
2009-09-15
[ "hep-th" ]
Ashoke Sen
hep-th/9209014
Free Boson Representation of $U_{q}(\hat{sl_{2}})$
A representation of the quantum affine algebra $U_{q}(\hat{sl_{2}})$ of an arbitrary level $k$ is realized in terms of three boson fields, whose $q \rightarrow 1$ limit becomes the Wakimoto representation. An analogue of the screening current is also obtained. It commutes with the action of $U_{q}(\hat{sl_{2}})$ modulo...
1992-09-05
2008-02-03
[ "hep-th" ]
J. Shiraishi
hep-th/9209012
Cosmic Censorship in Two-Dimensional Gravity
A weak version of the cosmic censorship hypothesis is implemented as a set of boundary conditions on exact semi-classical solutions of two-dimensional dilaton gravity. These boundary conditions reflect low-energy matter from the strong coupling region and they also serve to stabilize the vacuum of the theory against de...
1992-09-04
2009-10-07
[ "hep-th" ]
J. Russo, L. Susskind and L. Thorlacius
hep-th/9209013
The String Universe: High $T_c$ Superconductor or Quantum Hall Conductor?
Our answer is the latter. Space-time singularities, including the initial one, are described by world-sheet topological Abelian gauge theories with a Chern-Simons term. Their effective $N=2$ supersymmetry provides an initial fixed point where the Bogomolny bound is saturated on the world-sheet, corresponding to an extr...
1992-09-04
2016-09-06
[ "hep-th" ]
John Ellis, N.E. Mavromatos, D.V. Nanopoulos
hep-th/9209011
The Complete Structure of the Cohomology Ring and Associated Symmetries in $D=2$ String Theory
We determine explicitly all structure constants of the whole chiral BRST cohomology ring in $D=2$ string theory including both the discrete states and tachyon states. This is made possible by establishing several identities for Schur polynomials with operator argument and exploring associativity. Furthermore we find th...
1992-09-04
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Yong-Shi Wu and Chuan-Jie Zhu
hep-th/9209010
Factorization and Discrete States in C=1 Superliouville Theory
We study the discrete state structure of $\hat c=1$ superconformal matter coupled to 2-D supergravity. Factorization properties of scattering amplitudes are used to identify these states and to construct the corresponding vertex operators. For both Neveu-Schwarz and Ramond sectors these states are shown to be organized...
1992-09-02
2015-06-26
[ "hep-th" ]
G. Aldazabal, M.Bonini, J.M.Maldacena
hep-th/9209007
BRST-anti-BRST Antifield formalism : The Example of the Freedman-Townsend Model
The general BRST-anti-BRST construction in the framework of the antifield-antibracket formalism is illustrated in the case of the Freedmann-Townsend model.
1992-09-02
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
G. Barnich, R.Constantinescu and P. Gregoire
hep-th/9209008
Semiclassical Approach to Black Hole Evaporation
Black hole evaporation may lead to massive or massless remnants, or naked singularities. This paper investigates this process in the context of two quite different two dimensional black hole models. The first is the original CGHS model, the second is another two dimensional dilaton-gravity model, but with properties mu...
1992-09-02
2010-11-01
[ "hep-th", "gr-qc" ]
David A. Lowe
hep-th/9209009
Deformation of the Wakimoto construction
We present the extension of the Wakimoto construction to the $su(2)_k$ quantum current algebra and its associated $Z_k$ quantum parafermion algebra. This construction is achieved in terms of various deformations of three classical free boson fields. We also give the vertex operators corresponding to the quantum spin-$j...
1992-09-02
2015-06-26
[ "hep-th" ]
A. Abada, A.H. bougourzi and M.A. El Gradechi
hep-th/9209006
R-Matrix Formulation of KP Hierarchies and their Gauge Equivalence
The Adler-Kostant-Symes $R$-bracket scheme is applied to the algebra of pseudo-differential operators to relate the three integrable hierarchies: KP and its two modifications, known as nonstandard integrable models. All three hierarchies are shown to be equivalent and connection is established in the form of a symplect...
1992-09-01
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
H. Aratyn, E. Nissimov, S. Pacheva and I. Vaysburd
hep-th/9209001
Explicit Construction of Spin 4 Casimir Operator in the Coset Model $ \hat{SO} (5)_{1} \times \hat{SO} (5)_{m} / \hat{SO} (5)_{1+m} $
We generalize the Goddard-Kent-Olive (GKO) coset construction to the dimension 5/2 operator for $ \hat{so} (5) $ and compute the fourth order Casimir invariant in the coset model $\hat{SO} (5)_{1} \times \hat{SO} (5)_{m} / \hat{SO} (5)_{1+m} $ with the generic unitary minimal $ c < 5/2 $ series that can be viewed as ...
1992-09-01
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Changhyun Ahn
hep-th/9208080
Correlation Functions in Two-Dimensional Dilaton Gravity
The Liouville approach is applied to the quantum treatment of the dilaton gravity in two dimensions. The physical states are obtained from the BRST cohomology and correlation functions are computed up to three-point functions. For the $N=0$ case (i.e., without matter), the cosmological term operator is found to have th...
1992-09-01
2015-06-26
[ "hep-th" ]
Y. Matsumura, N. Sakai, Y. Tanii and T. Uchino
hep-th/9209002
A geometrical interpretation of classical W-transformations
We give a simple geometrical interpretation of classical $\W$-transformations as deformations of constant energy surfaces by canonical transformations on a two-dimensional phase space.
1992-09-01
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
J.M. Figueroa-O'Farrill, E. Ramos, and S. Stanciu
hep-th/9209004
Group Theoretical Symmetries and Generalized Baecklund Transformations for Integrable Systems
We present a notion of symmetry for 1+1-dimensional integrable systems which is consistent with their group theoretic description and reproduces in special cases the known Baecklund transformation for the generalized Korteweg-deVries hierarchies. We also apply it to the relativistic invariance of the Leznov-Saveliev sy...
1992-09-01
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
G. Haak
hep-th/9209005
Two-Loop Analysis of Non-abelian Chern-Simons Theory
Perturbative renormalization of a non-Abelian Chern-Simons gauge theory is examined. It is demonstrated by explicit calculation that, in the pure Chern-Simons theory, the beta-function for the coefficient of the Chern-Simons term vanishes to three loop order. Both dimensional regularization and regularization by introd...
1992-09-01
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Wei Chen, Gordon W. Semenoff and Yong-Shi Wu
hep-th/9208081
c = 1 Two Dimensional Quantum Gravity
The continuum (Liouville) approach to the two-dimensional (2-D) quantum gravity is reviewed with particular attention to the $c=1$ conformal matter coupling, and new results on a related problem of dilaton gravity are reported. After finding the physical states, we examine the procedure to compute correlation functions...
1992-09-01
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Norisuke Sakai
hep-th/9209003
Fermions in the Lowest Landau Level: Bosonization, $W_{\infty}$ Algebra, Droplets, Chiral Boson
We present field theoretical descriptions of massless (2+1) dimensional nonrelativistic fermions in an external magnetic field, in terms of a fermionic and bosonic second quantized language. An infinite dimensional algebra, $W_{\infty}$, appears as the algebra of unitary transformations which preserve the lowest Landau...
1992-09-01
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Satoshi Iso, Dimitra Karabali and B. Sakita
hep-th/9208078
Electric-Magnetic Duality and Supersymmetry in Stringy Black Holes
We present a generalization of the $U(1)^{2}$ charged dilaton black holes family whose main feature is that both $U(1)$ fields have electric and magnetic charges, the axion field still being trivial. We show the supersymmetry of these solutions in the extreme case, in which the corresponding generalization of the Bogom...
1992-08-31
2016-08-14
[ "hep-th" ]
Tom\'as Ort\'in
hep-th/9208079
Free Field Representation of Quantum Affine Algebra U_q(\hat{sl}_2)
A Fock representation of the quantum affine algebra $U_q(\widehat{\sl}_2)$ is constructed by three bosonic fields for an arbitrary level with the help of the Drinfeld realization.
1992-08-31
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
A. Matsuo
hep-th/9208077
The Topography of $\W_\infty$-Type Algebras
We chart out the landscape of $\Winfty$-type algebras using $\Wkpq$---a recently discovered one-parameter deformation of $\W_{\rm KP}$. We relate all hitherto known $\Winfty$-type algebras to $\Wkpq$ and its reductions, contractions, and/or truncations at special values of the parameter.
1992-08-28
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
J.M. Figueroa-O'Farrill, J. Mas, and E. Ramos
hep-th/9208074
Locally supersymmetric D=3 non-linear sigma models
We study non-linear sigma models with N local supersymmetries in three space-time dimensions. For N=1 and 2 the target space of these models is Riemannian or Kahler, respectively. All N>2 theories are associated with Einstein spaces. For N=3 the target space is quaternionic, while for N=4 it generally decomposes into t...
1992-08-28
2008-11-26
[ "hep-th" ]
B. de Wit, A.K. Tollsten and H. Nicolai
hep-th/9208076
On Cosmological String Backgrounds with Toroidal Isometries
A large class of cosmological solutions (of the Einstein equations) in string theory, in the presence of Maxwell fields, is obtained by $O(d,d)$ transformations of simple backgrounds with $d$ toroidal isometries. In all the examples in which we find a (closed) expanding universe, such that the universe admits a smooth,...
1992-08-28
2011-07-19
[ "hep-th" ]
Amit Giveon and Andrea Pasquinucci
hep-th/9208075
Canonical Quantization of the Liouville Theory, Quantum Group Structures, and Correlation Functions
We describe a self-consistent canonical quantization of Liouville theory in terms of canonical free fields. In order to keep the non-linear Liouville dynamics, we use the solution of the Liouville equation as a canonical transformation. This also defines a Liouville vertex operator. We show, in particular, that a canon...
1992-08-28
2008-02-03
[ "hep-th" ]
Gerhard Weigt
hep-th/9208068
Dual formulation of classical W-algebras
By extending the concept of \mc, I introduce a dual formulation of (classical) nonlinear extensions of the \vir\ algebra. This dual formulation is closely related to three dimensional actions which are analogous to a \cs\ action. I present an explicit construction in terms of superfields of the $N=2$ super \wfour.
1992-08-27
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Robert Perret
hep-th/9208067
Structure of the space of states in RSOS models
The restricted solid-on-solid models in the anti-ferromagnetic regime is studied in the framework of quantum affine algebras. Following the line developed recently for vertex models, a representation theoretical picture is presented for the structure of the space of states. The local operators and the creation/annihila...
1992-08-27
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "nlin.SI", "solv-int" ]
Michio Jimbo, Tetsuji Miwa and Yasuhiro Ohta
hep-th/9208072
Superconformally covariant operators and super W algebras
We study superdifferential operators of order $2n+1$ which are covariant with respect to superconformal changes of coordinates on a compact super Riemann surface. We show that all such operators arise from super M\"obius covariant ones. A canonical matrix representation is presented and applications to classical super ...
1992-08-27
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Francois Gieres and Stefan Theisen
hep-th/9208066
Quantum affine symmetry in vertex models
We study the higher spin anologs of the six vertex model on the basis of its symmetry under the quantum affine algebra $U_q(\slth)$. Using the method developed recently for the XXZ spin chain, we formulate the space of states, transfer matrix, vacuum, creation/annihilation operators of particles, and local operators, p...
1992-08-27
2015-06-26
[ "hep-th" ]
Makoto Idzumi, Kenji Iohara, Michio Jimbo, Tetsuji Miwa, Toshiki Nakashima and Tetsuji Tokihiro
hep-th/9208073
Deformation of Supersymmetric and Conformal Quantum Mechanics Through Affine Transformations
Affine transformations (dilatations and translations) are used to define a deformation of one-dimensional $N=2$ supersymmetric quantum mechanics. Resulting physical systems do not have conserved charges and degeneracies in the spectra. Instead, superpartner Hamiltonians are $q$-isospectral, i.e. the spectrum of one can...
1992-08-27
2011-03-02
[ "hep-th" ]
V.Spiridonov
hep-th/9208071
Adjoint Fermions Induce QCD
We propose to induce QCD by fermions in the adjoint representation of the gauge group SU(N_c) on the lattice. We consider various types of lattice fermions: chiral, Kogut--Susskind and Wilson ones. Using the mean field method we show that a first order large-N phase transition occurs with decreasing fermion mass. We co...
1992-08-27
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "hep-lat" ]
S.Khokhlachev and Yu.Makeenko
hep-th/9208069
N=2 supersymmetric W-algebras
We investigate extensions of the N=2 super Virasoro algebra by one additional super primary field and its charge conjugate. Using a supersymmetric covariant formalism we construct all N=2 super W-algebras up to spin 5/2 of the additional generator. Led by these first examples we close with some conjectures on the class...
1992-08-27
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Ralph Blumenhagen
hep-th/9208070
Statistical Mechanics of Extended Black Objects
We extend the considerations of a previous paper on black hole statistical mechanics to the case of black extended objects such as black strings and black membranes in 10-dimensional space-time. We obtain a general expression for the Euclidean action of quantum black p-branes and derive their corresponding degeneracy o...
1992-08-27
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
B.Harms and Y.Leblanc
hep-th/9208065
The Lax Operator Approach for the Virasoro and the W-Constraints in the Generalized KdV Hierarchy
We show directly in the Lax operator approach how the Virasoro and W-constraints on the $\tau$-function arise in the $p$-reduced KP hierarchy or generalized KdV hierarchy. In partiacular, we consider the KdV and Boussinesq hierarchy to show that the Virasoro and W-constraints follow from the string equation by expandin...
1992-08-26
2015-06-26
[ "hep-th" ]
Shibaji Roy and Sudhakar Panda
hep-th/9308124
A Large Class of New Gravitational and Axionic Backgrounds for Four-Dimensional Superstrings
A large class of new 4-D superstring vacua with non-trivial/singular geometries, spacetime supersymmetry and other background fields (axion, dilaton) are found. Killing symmetries are generic and are associated with non-trivial dilaton and antisymmetric tensor fields. Duality symmetries preserving N=2 superconformal in...
1992-08-26
2009-10-07
[ "hep-th" ]
E. Kiritsis, C. Kounnas and D. Lust
hep-th/9208064
Genus Zero Correlation Functions in c<1 String Theory
We compute N-point correlation functions of pure vertex operator states(DK states) for minimal models coupled to gravity. We obtain agreement with the matrix model results on analytically continuing in the numbers of cosmological constant operators and matter screening operators. We illustrate this for the cases of the...
1992-08-25
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
S. Govindarajan, T. Jayaraman and V. John
hep-th/9208057
Affine Toda Solitons and Automorphisms of Dynkin Diagrams
Using Hirota's method, solitons are constructed for affine Toda field theories based on the simply-laced affine algebras. By considering automorphisms of the simply-laced Dynkin diagrams, solutions to the remaining algebras, twisted as well as untwisted, are deduced.
1992-08-24
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "nlin.SI", "solv-int" ]
Niall MacKay and William McGhee
hep-th/9208063
Excitation Scattering in Integrable Models and Hall-Littlewood-Kerov Polynomials
The S-matrices for the scattering of two excitations in the XYZ model and in all of its SU(n)-type generalizations are obtained from the asymptotic behavior of Kerov's generalized Hall-Littlewood polynomials. These physical scattering processes are all reduced to geometric s-wave scattering problems on certain quantum-...
1992-08-24
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Peter G. O. Freund, Anton V. Zabrodin
hep-th/9208058
Tau-Functions and Generalized Integrable Hierarchies
The tau-function formalism for a class of generalized ``zero-curvature'' integrable hierarchies of partial differential equations, is constructed. The class includes the Drinfel'd-Sokolov hierarchies. A direct relation between the variables of the zero-curvature formalism and the tau-functions is established. The forma...
1992-08-24
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "nlin.SI", "solv-int" ]
Timothy Hollowood and J. Luis Miramontes
hep-th/9208061
On an algebraic approach to higher dimensional statistical mechanics
We study representations of Temperley-Lieb algebras associated with the transfer matrix formulation of statistical mechanics on arbitrary lattices. We first discuss a new hyperfinite algebra, the Diagram algebra $D_{\underline{n}}(Q)$, which is a quotient of the Temperley-Lieb algebra appropriate for Potts models in th...
1992-08-24
2016-09-06
[ "hep-th", "nlin.SI", "solv-int" ]
P. Martin, Herbert Saleur
hep-th/9208059
Trace Anomalies from Quantum Mechanics
The 1-loop anomalies of a d-dimensional quantum field theory can be computed by evaluating the trace of the regulated path integral jacobian matrix, as shown by Fujikawa. In 1983, Alvarez-Gaum\'e and Witten observed that one can simplify this evaluation by replacing the operators which appear in the regulator and in th...
1992-08-24
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Fiorenzo Bastianelli and Peter van Nieuwenhuizen
hep-th/9208060
Naked Singularities as Possible Candidates for Gamma-ray Bursters
Naked singularities appear naturally in dynamically evolving solutions of Einstein equations involving gravitational collapse of radiation, dust and perfect fluids, provided the rate of accretion is less than a critical value. We propose that the gamma-ray bursters (GRBs) are examples of these naked singularity solutio...
1992-08-24
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "astro-ph", "gr-qc" ]
Sandip K. Chakrabarti and Pankaj S. Joshi (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay, India)
hep-th/9208062
Duality, Quantum Vortices and Anyons in Maxwell-Chern-Simons-Higgs Theories
The order-disorder duality structure is exploited in order to obtain a quantum description of anyons and vortices in: a) the Maxwell theory; b) the Abelian Higgs Model; c) the Maxwell-Chern-Simons theory; d) the Maxwell-Chern-Simons-Higgs theory. A careful construction of a charge bearing order operator($\sigma$) and a...
1992-08-24
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
E.C.Marino
hep-th/9208056
Semiclassical Quantization of Two-Dimensional Dilaton Gravity
Quantization of the dilaton gravity in two dimensions is discussed by a semiclassical approximation. We compute the fixed-area partition function to one-loop order and obtain the string susceptibility on Riemann surfaces of arbitrary genus. Our result is consistent with the approach using techniques of conformal field ...
1992-08-23
2010-11-01
[ "hep-th" ]
Yoshiaki Tanii
hep-th/9208054
Continuum Limits of ``Induced QCD": Lessons of the Gaussian Model at d=1 and Beyond
We analyze the scalar field sector of the Kazakov--Migdal model of induced QCD. We present a detailed description of the simplest one dimensional {($d$$=$$1$)} model which supports the hypothesis of wide applicability of the mean--field approximation for the scalar fields and the existence of critical behaviour in the ...
1992-08-21
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
I.I. Kogan, A. Morozov, G.W. Semenoff and N. Weiss
hep-th/9208053
Gauge Invariant Matrix Model for the \^A-\^D-\^E Closed Strings
The models of triangulated random surfaces embedded in (extended) Dynkin diagrams are formulated as a gauge-invariant matrix model of Weingarten type. The double scaling limit of this model is described by a collective field theory with nonpolynomial interaction. The propagator in this field theory is essentially two...
1992-08-21
2010-11-01
[ "hep-th" ]
I. Kostov
hep-th/9208052
The Functional Integral for a Free Particle on a Half-Plane
A free non-relativistic particle moving in two dimensions on a half-plane can be described by self-adjoint Hamiltonians characterized by boundary conditions imposed on the systems. The most general boundary condition is parameterized in terms of the elements of an infinite-dimensional matrix. We construct the Brownian ...
1992-08-21
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "hep-ph" ]
Michel Carreau (Boston University)
hep-th/9208051
Differential Equations in Special Kahler Geometry
The structure of differential equations as they appear in special \K\ geometry of $N=2$ supergravity and $(2,2)$ vacua of the heterotic string is summarized. Their use for computing couplings in the low energy effective Lagrangians of string compactifications is outlined. (Talk presented at the Workshop on String Theor...
1992-08-21
2008-02-03
[ "hep-th" ]
Jan Louis
hep-th/9208055
Putting String/Fivebrane Duality to the Test
According to string/fivebrane duality, the Green-Schwarz factorization of the $D=10$ spacetime anomaly polynomial $I_{12}$ into $X_4\, X_8$ means that just as $X_4$ is the anomaly polynomial of the $d=2$ string worldsheet so $X_8$ should be the anomaly polynomial of the $d=6$ fivebrane worldvolume. To test this idea we...
1992-08-21
2008-11-26
[ "hep-th" ]
J. A. Dixon, M. J. Duff and J. C. Plefka
hep-th/9208050
Remarks Concerning Polyakov's Conjecture for the 3D Ising Model and the Hierarchical Approximation
We consider the possibility of using the hierarchical approximation to understand the continuum limit of a reformulation of the 3D Ising model initiated by Polyakov. We introduce several new formulations of the hierarchical model using dual or fermionic variables. We discuss several aspects of the renormalization group...
1992-08-20
2008-11-26
[ "hep-th", "hep-lat" ]
Yannick Meurice
hep-th/9208046
Landau-Ginzburg Topological Theories in the Framework of GKM and Equivalent Hierarchies
We consider the deformations of ``monomial solutions'' to Generalized Kontsevich Model \cite{KMMMZ91a,KMMMZ91b} and establish the relation between the flows generated by these deformations with those of $N=2$ Landau-Ginzburg topological theories. We prove that the partition function of a generic Generalized Kontsevich ...
1992-08-19
2011-04-20
[ "hep-th" ]
S. Kharchev, A. Marshakov, A. Mironov, A. Morozov
hep-th/9208049
Pseudoclassical Model of Spinning Particle with Anomalous Magnetic Momentum
A generalization of the pseudoclassical action of a spinning particle in the presence of an anomalous magnetic momentum is given. The action is written in reparametrization and supergauge invariant form. The Dirac quantization, based on the Hamiltonian analyses of the model, leads to the Dirac-Pauli equation for a part...
1992-08-19
2011-03-31
[ "hep-th" ]
D.M. Gitman and A.V.Saa
hep-th/9208048
Superconformal Affine Liouville Theory
We present a superconformally invariant and integrable model based on the twisted affine Kac-Moody superalgebra $\hat{osp(2|2)}^{(2)}$ which is the supersymmetrization of the purely bosonic conformal affine Liouville theory recently proposed by Babelon and Bonora. Our model reduces to the super-Liouville or to the supe...
1992-08-19
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
F.Toppan and Y.-Z.Zhang
hep-th/9208047
Renormalization and finiteness of topological BF theories
We show that the BF theory in any space-time dimension, when quantized in a certain linear covariant gauge, possesses a vector supersymmetry. The generator of the latter together with those of the BRS transformations and of the translations form the basis of a superalgebra of the Wess-Zumino type. We give a general cla...
1992-08-18
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
C. Lucchesi, O. Piguet and S.P. Sorella
hep-th/9208045
Large-N Reduction, Master Field and Loop Equations in Kazakov-Migdal Model
I study the large-N reduction a la Eguchi--Kawai in the Kazakov--Migdal lattice gauge model. I show that both quenching and twisting prescriptions lead to the coordinate-independent master field. I discuss properties of loop averages in reduced as well as unreduced models and demonstrate those coincide in the large mas...
1992-08-17
2011-07-19
[ "hep-th", "hep-lat" ]
Yu.Makeenko
hep-th/9208044
Conformal Matrix Models as an Alternative to Conventional Multi-Matrix Models
We introduce {\it conformal multi-matrix models} (CMM) as an alternative to conventional multi-matrix model description of two-dimensional gravity interacting with $c < 1$ matter. We define CMM as solutions to (discrete) extended Virasoro constraints. We argue that the so defined alternatives of multi-matrix models rep...
1992-08-17
2009-03-04
[ "hep-th" ]
S. Kharchev, A. Marshakov, A. Mironov, A. Morozov, S. Pakuliak
hep-th/9208043
Diffeomorphism group and conformal fields
Conformal fields are a new class of $Vect(N)$ modules which are more general than tensor fields. The corresponding diffeomorphism group action is constructed. Conformal fields are thus invariantly defined.
1992-08-15
2007-05-23
[ "hep-th" ]
T. A. Larsson
hep-th/9208042
Strings in Discrete and Continuous Target Spaces: A Comparison
We find the precise relationship between the loop gas method and the matrix quantum mechanics approach to two-dimensional string theory. The two systems are distinguished by different target spaces ($\Z$ and $\R$, respectively) as far as {\it observables} are concerned. We argue that target space loop correlators shoul...
1992-08-14
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Ivan K.Kostov and Matthias Staudacher
hep-th/9208041
String fine tuning
We develop further a new geometrical model of a discretized string, proposed in [1] and establish its basic physical properties. The model can be considered as the natural extention of the usual Feynman amplitude of the random walks to random surfaces. Both amplitudes coinside in the case, when the surface degenarates ...
1992-08-14
2023-02-13
[ "hep-th" ]
G.Savvidy and K.Savvidy
hep-th/9208039
Trivial Spectrum of Free 1+1 Light-Cone Strings
The BRST cohomology of 1+1 strings in a free light-cone gauge contains only the two-dimensional tachyon, and excludes all excited states of both matter and ghosts, including the special states that arise in the continuum conformal gauge quantization and in the $c = 1$ matrix models. This exclusion takes place at a very...
1992-08-13
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Eric Smith
hep-th/9208035
Calculation of Green-Schwarz Superstring Amplitudes Using the N=2 Twistor-String Formalism
The manifestly SU(4)xU(1) super-Poincare invariant free-field N=2 twistor- string action for the ten-dimensional Green-Schwarz superstring is quantized using standard BRST methods. Unlike the light-cone and semi-light-cone gauge-fixed Green-Schwarz actions, the twistor-string action does not require interaction-point o...
1992-08-13
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Nathan Berkovits
hep-th/9208038
Modular Groups for Twisted Narain Models
We demonstrate how to find modular discrete symmetry groups for $Z_N$ orbifolds. The $Z_7$ orbifold is treated in detail as a non-trivial example of a $(2,2)$ orbifold model. We give the generators of the modular group for this case which, surprisingly, does not contain $\sltz^3$ as had been speculated. The treatment m...
1992-08-13
2015-06-26
[ "hep-th" ]
J. Erler and M. Spalinski
hep-th/9208036
Gravitationally Collapsing Dust in $(2+1)$ Dimensions
We investigate the circumstances under which gravitationally collapsing dust can form a black hole in three-dimensional spacetime.
1992-08-13
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "gr-qc" ]
S.F. Ross and R.B. Mann
hep-th/9208040
On the twisted G/H topological models
The twisted G/H models are constructed as twisted supersymmetric gauged WZW models. We analyze the case of $G=SU(N)$, $H=SU(N_1)\times ...\times SU(N_n)\times U(1)^r$ with $rank\ G =\ rank\ H$, and discuss possible generalizations. We introduce a non-abelian bosonization of the $(1,0)$ ghost system in the adjoint of $H...
1992-08-13
2009-09-29
[ "hep-th" ]
O. Aharony, O. Ganor, J. Sonnenschein and S. Yankielowicz
hep-th/9208037
Bicovariant differential geometry of the quantum group GL_q(3)
We construct a bicovariant differential calculus on the quantum group $GL_q(3)$, and discuss its restriction to $[SU(3) \otimes U(1)]_q$. The $q$-algebra of Lie derivatives is found, as well as the Cartan-Maurer equations. All the quantities characterizing the non-commutative geometry of $GL_q(3)$ are given explicitly.
1992-08-13
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Paolo Aschieri and Leonardo Castellani
hep-th/9208033
A Hierarchical Array of Integrable Models
Motivated by Harish-Chandra theory, we construct, starting from a simple CDD\--pole $S$\--matrix, a hierarchy of new $S$\--matrices involving ever ``higher'' (in the sense of Barnes) gamma functions.These new $S$\--matrices correspond to scattering of excitations in ever more complex integrable models.From each of thes...
1992-08-12
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Peter G. O. Freund, Anton V. Zabrodin
hep-th/9208032
Quantum Gravity, Dynamical Triangulation and Higer Derivative Regularization
We consider a discrete model of euclidean quantum gravity in four dimensions based on a summation over random simplicial manifolds. The action used is the Einstein-Hilbert action plus an $R^2$-term. The phase diagram as a function of the bare coupling constants is studied in the search for a sensible continuum limit. F...
1992-08-12
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "hep-lat" ]
J. Ambjorn, J. Jurkiewicz and C. F. Kristjansen
hep-th/9208034
Einstein Gravity in 2+1 Dimensions from a Gauge Model with Symmetry Breaking
Einstein Gravity in 2+1 dimensions arises as a consequence of the equations of motion of a gauge model in an external metric. Newton's constant appears as an order parameter of a spontaneously broken discrete symmetry. Matter is coupled in a straightforward way.
1992-08-12
2007-05-23
[ "hep-th", "gr-qc" ]
R. Brooks, D. Cangemi and M. Crescimanno
hep-th/9208031
The partition function of 2d string theory
We derive a compact and explicit expression for the generating functional of all correlation functions of tachyon operators in 2D string theory. This expression makes manifest relations of the $c=1$ system to KP flow and $W_{1+\infty}$ constraints. Moreover we derive a Kontsevich-Penner integral representation of this ...
1992-08-11
2011-10-11
[ "hep-th" ]
R. Dijkgraaf, G. Moore, R. Plesser
hep-th/9208030
Matter fields with c > 1 coupled to 2d gravity
We solve a class of branched polymer models coupled to spin systems and show that they have no phase transition and are either always magnetized or never magnetized depending on the branching weights. By comparing these results with numerical simulations of two-dimensional quantum gravity coupled to matter fields with ...
1992-08-11
2019-08-17
[ "hep-th" ]
J. Ambjorn, B. Durhuus, T. Jonsson and G. Thorleifsson
hep-th/9208028
Area Preserving Diffeomorphisms and $W_{\infty}$ Symmetry in a $2+1$ Chern-Simons Theory
We discuss the $W_{\infty}$ symmetry in the $2+1$ gauge theory with the Chern-Simons term. It is shown that the generators of this symmetry act on the ground state as the canonical transformations in the phase space. We shall also discuss the analogy between discrete states in $c=1$ string theory and Landau level state...
1992-08-11
2011-07-19
[ "hep-th" ]
Ian I. Kogan
hep-th/9208029
Twisted N=2 Supergravity as Topological Gravity in Four Dimensions
We show that the BRST quantum version of pure D=4 N=2 supergravity can be topologically twisted, to yield a formulation of topological gravity in four dimensions. The topological BRST complex is just a rearrangement of the old BRST complex, that partly modifies the role of physical and ghost fields: indeed, the new gho...
1992-08-11
2014-11-18
[ "hep-th" ]
Damiano Anselmi and Pietro Fre
hep-th/9208025
A Closed Bianchi I Universe in String Theory
A special Bianchi I universe is constructed in $~4D~$ string theory. Geometrically it represents a $~3D~$ anti-de-Sitter space crossed with a flat direction whereas in terms of an associated conformal field theory it is an extremal case of a gauged WZWN theory with target the coset $~SU(1,1) \times R^2 / R~$. Some of i...
1992-08-10
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
Nemanja Kaloper
hep-th/9208026
A Proposal for Strings at D>1
Using the reduced formulation on large-N Quantum Field Theories we study strings in space-time dimensions higher that one. We present results on possible string susceptibilities, macroscopic loop operators, 1/N -corrections and other general properties of the model.
1992-08-10
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th" ]
L. Alvarez-Gaume, J.L.F. Barbon and C. Crnkovic
hep-th/9208027
On Background Independent Open-String Field Theory
A framework for background independent open-string field theory is proposed. The approach involves using the BV formalism -- in a way suggested by recent developments in closed-string field theory -- to implicitly define a gauge invariant Lagrangian in a hypothetical ``space of all open-string world-sheet theories.'' I...
1992-08-10
2010-04-07
[ "hep-th" ]
Edward Witten
hep-th/9208024
Construction of Realistic Standard--like Models in the Free Fermionic Superstring Formulation
I discuss in detail the construction of realistic superstring standard--like models in the four dimensional free fermionic formulation. The analysis results in a restricted class of models with unique characteristics: (i) Three and only three generations of chiral fermions with their superpartners and the correct Stand...
1992-08-09
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "hep-ph" ]
Alon E. Faraggi (Weizmann Sceince Institute)
hep-th/9208023
Aspects of Nonrenormalizable Terms in a Superstring Derived Standard--like Model
I investigate the role of nonrenormalizable terms, up to order N=8, in a superstring derived standard--like model. I argue that nonrenormalizable terms restrict the gauge symmetry, at the Planck scale, to be $SU(3)\times SU(2)\times U(1)_{B-L}\times U(1)_{T_{3_R}}$ rather than $SU(3)\times SU(2)\times U(1)_Y$. I show t...
1992-08-09
2009-10-22
[ "hep-th", "hep-ph" ]
Alon E. Faraggi
hep-th/9208022
On string field theory for $C \leq 1$
I present a short review of our results with S.Kharchev, A.Mironov, A.Morozov and A.Zabrodin on Generalized Kontsevich model which in a sense can be interpreted as unifying ``string field theory'' for $c < 1$ minimal series coupled to 2d gravity. The problem of interpolation between different models is discussed. It is...
1992-08-08
2008-02-03
[ "hep-th" ]
A. Marshakov
hep-th/9208021
Models with Quantum Symmetry and their Spectra
We review how to construct a large class of integrable quantum spin chains with quantum-algebra symmetry, and how to determine their spectra. (To appear in Louis Witten Festschrift)
1992-08-07
2007-05-23
[ "hep-th" ]
Luca Mezincescu and Rafael I. Nepomechie