Massive hyper-Kähler sigma models and BPS domain walls

With the non-Abelian hyper-Kähler quotient by U(M) and SU(M) gauge groups, we give the massive hyper-Kähler sigma models that are not toric in the N=1 superfield formalism. The U(M) quotient gives N!/[M!(N-M)!] (N is the number of flavors) discrete vacua that may allow various types of domain walls, whereas the SU(M) quotient gives no discrete vacua. We derive a BPS domain-wall solution in the case of N = 2 and M = 1 in the U(M) quotient model.     

Non-perturbative gravitational corrections in a class of N = 2 string duals

We investigate the non-perturbative equivalence of some heterotic/type II dual pairs with N = 2 supersymmetry. The perturbative heterotic scalar manifolds are respectively SU(1, 1)/U(1) × SO(2,2+N_V)/SO(2) × SO(2+N_V) and SO(4,4+N_H)/SO(4) × SO(4+N_H) for moduli in the vector multiplets and hypermultiplets. The models under consideration correspond, on the type II side, to self-mirror Calabi-Yau threefolds with Hodge numbers h^1,1 = N_V + 3 = h^2,1 = N_H + 3, which are K3 fibrations. We consider three classes of dual pairs, with N_V = N_H = 8, 4 and 2. The models with h^1,1 = 7 and 5 provide new constructions, while the h^1,1 = 11, already studied in the literature, is reconsidered here. Perturbative R²-like corrections are computed on the heterotic side by using a universal operator whose amplitude has no singularities in the (T, U) space, and can therefore be compared with the type II side result. We point out several properties connecting K3 fibrations and spontaneous breaking of the N = 4 supersymmetry to N = 2. As a consequence of the reduced S- and T- duality symmetries, the instanton numbers in these three classes are restricted to integers, which are multiples of 2, 2 and 4, for N_V = 8, 4 and 2, respectively.     

Interacting boson-fermion model of collective states II. Boson-fermion symmetries connected with the U(5) limit

The boson-fermion symmetries, which are connected with the U^(B)(5) limit of the interacting boson model are discussed. These symmetries arise when the bosons have U(5) symmetry and the fermions occupy a single-particle orbit with spin $\text{j =}\text{1}\text{2}$ (Spin(3) limit), $\text{j =}\text{3}\text{2}$ (Spin(5) limit), or $\text{j =}\text{3}\text{2}\text{,}\text{5}\text{2}$ (U^(B+F)(5) ? U^(F)(2) limit). Closed expressions for energy spectra, electromagnetic transition rates, static moments, and (one and two) nucleon transfer reaction intensities are derived.     

Non-perturbative construction of 2D and 4D supersymmetric Yang-Mills theories with 8 supercharges

In this paper, we consider two-dimensional N=(4,4) supersymmetric Yang-Mills (SYM) theory and deform it by a mass parameter M with keeping all supercharges. We further add another mass parameter m in a manner to respect two of the eight supercharges and put the deformed theory on a two-dimensional square lattice, on which the two supercharges are exactly preserved. The flat directions of scalar fields are stabilized due to the mass deformations, which gives discrete minima representing fuzzy spheres. We show in the perturbation theory that the lattice continuum limit can be taken without any fine tuning. Around the trivial minimum, this lattice theory serves as a non-perturbative definition of two-dimensional N=(4,4) SYM theory. We also discuss that the same lattice theory realizes four-dimensional N=2U(k) SYM on R²×(Fuzzy R²) around the minimum of k-coincident fuzzy spheres.     

The effective potential and the bound states for a class of two dimensional gauge theories

The effective potential is calculated for a two dimensionalU(N) gauge theory with scalar quarks to leading order in the 1/N expansion. If there is noφ ⁴ interaction present, the potential is unbounded from below. If theφ ⁴ interaction is present, the potential is bounded from below and there is an unbroken and a spontaneously broken symmetry phase. The bound state spectrum of the unbroken phase is very similar to that of anU(N) gauge theory without theφ ⁴ term.     

Classical theory of a space-time sheet

By embedding the space-time V₄ in a higher-dimensional space M_N we can formulate a theory of gravity in which the true dynamical variables are the coordinates η^a(x) (a = 1,2,…, N) of V₄ with respect to M_N. Before constrained by the variational principle, which gives the equations of the four-surface V₄, all the coordinates η^a are independent. This enables the canonical formulation of the theory (without additional constraints except for the initial and boundary conditions on η^a and ones due to the reparametrization invariance) which is presented here. When expressed in terms of the metric tensor g_μ$\text{v}$ of the space-time four-surface V₄ the theory reduces to the Einstein general relativity.     

Symplectic three-algebra and \mathcal{N}=6, Sp(2N)×U(1) superconformal Chern–Simons-matter theory

We introduce an antisymmetric metric into a 3-algebra and call it a symplectic 3-algebra. The $\mathcal{N}=6$ , Sp(2N)×U(1) superconformal Chern–Simons-matter theory with SU(4) R-symmetry in three dimensions is constructed by specifying the 3-brackets in a symplectic 3-algebra. We also demonstrate that the $\mathcal{N}=6$ , U(M)×U(N) theory can be recast into this symplectic 3-algebraic framework.     

Radiative quark masses constrained by the gauge group only

We discuss the possibility of obtaining the observed pattern of quark masses and mixings as a consequence of radiative corrections, gauge invariance and particle content of the theory. We do not allow any kind of additional symmetry, such as family and discrete symmetries. A model based on the gauge groupSU(3)×SU(2) _L ×SU(2) _R ×U(1) _B?L is considered. It turns out that the correct values of quark masses can be reasonably reproduced. The typical strength of the flavour changing couplings of theZ ⁰-boson is however at least one order of magnitude above the experimental upper bounds. A comparison is made with a model in which an additional discrete symmetry is present. In this case flavour changing phenomena can be kept under control.     

The geometry of minimal replacement for the Poincaré group

The constructs of this paper rest on two elementary facts: (1) the Poincaré group P₁₀ is the maximal group of isometries of Minkowski space-time M₄; (2) P₁₀ has a faithful matrix representation as a subgroup of GL(5, R) that maps an affine set into itself. Local action of P₁₀ and Yang-Mills minimal replacement are shown to induce a well-defined minimal replacement operator that maps the tensor algebra over M₄ onto the tensor algebra over a new space-time U₄. The natural frame and coframe fields of M₄ go over into a canonical system of frame and coframe fields of U₄ with both translation and Lorentz-rotation parts. The coframe fields define soldering 1-form fields for U₄ that give rise to the standard geometric quantities through the Cartan equations of structure. This leads to unique determinations of all relevant connection coefficients and the associated 2-forms of curvature and torsion that involve the compensating 1-forms for local action of both the translation and the Lorentz-rotation sectors. The metric tensor of U₄, that is induced by the minimal replacement operator, is shown to satisfy the Ricci lemma; U₄ is necessarily a Riemann-Cartan space. This space admits gauge covariant constant basis fields for the Lie algebra of the Lorentz group and for the Dirac algebra. The induced basis for the Dirac algebra evaluates the images of Dirac operators under minimal replacement, while the induced basis for the Lie algebra of L(4, R) serves to show that the holonomy group of U₄ is the Lorentz group. The minimal replacement operator is extended to include the case of a total gauge group that is the direct product of the Poincaré group and a Lie group of internal symmetries of matter fields. This provides a precise method of lifting any action integral of the matter fields from M₄ up to U₄ so that invariance properties are retained when the total group acts locally. The natural representations afforded by minimal replacement result in curvature being evaluated in terms of first order derivatives of the compensating fields that share many properties in common with the Dirac derivation algebra for spin fields. Direct interpretations of the compensating fields are obtained from the geodesic equations.     

Mixed-symmetry states in the neutron-proton interacting boson model

States of mixed proton-neutron symmetry are investigated in different dynamical symmetries of the interacting boson model. We discuss in each of the limits the energy spectrum, the wave functions and the B(M1; 0₁⁺ → 1 _1⁺) values. We also study three classes of transitional nuclei namely the Pd nuclei [U(5) → O(6)], the Sm nuclei [U(5) → SU(3)] and the Pt nuclei [O(6) → SU(3)] with respect to the energy of the lowest non-symmetric J^π = 1⁺, 3⁺ levels as well as the M1 and M3 strengths for exciting these levels from the ground state. For ⁹⁸Pd we compare this calculation with a shell-model calculation. Finally, we adress the problem of the mixing of the non-symmetric J^π = 1⁺ state with nearby hexadecapole (g-boson) configurations.     

An infinite lie group of symmetry of one-dimensional gas flow,for a class of entropy distributions

We have shown in earlier works the existence of three previously unknown symmetries of the equations of one-dimensional gas dynamics, with arbitrary entropy distribution and arbitrary polytropic index γ. These symmetries are seen here to form a group whenever the equation of state is of the form P = ?³(a₀ + a₁M + a₂M²)^?2 where M = ∝?dr is the Lagrangian mass coordinate.Introducing the remaining symmetry of space-translation enlarges the group into a Lie group of symmetry of infinite order, from which an infinite number of conservation laws can be deduced by application of Noether's theorem. The Lie group has a finite sub-algebra of order eight, which has SU3 structure; the list of associated conservation laws includes each of the six ones that are derivable from general physical principles, namely: the energy, momentum and the center-of-mass integrals, two integrals expressing scale invariance, and one associated with the virial theorem; the remaining two integrals of the octet are of a new type.Such a situation reminds us of the case of the Korteweg-de Vries equation in the soliton problem, where the symmetries and infinite number of conservation laws arise as a result of the possibility to linearize through the inverse-scattering method. Thus the question is raised of whether the inverse-scattering method also applies to gas-dynamical equations (with the above equation of state), or else whether another method of linearization may be found.     

AdS superalgebras with brane charges

We consider the inclusion of brane charges in AdS₅ superalgebras that contain the maximal central extension of the super-Poincaré algebra on ∂AdS₅. For theories with N supersymmetries on the boundary, the maximal extension is OSp(1/8N,R), which contains the group Sp(8N,R)⊃U(2N,2N)⊃SU(2,2)×U(N) as extension of the conformal group. An “intermediate” extension to U(2N,2N/1) is also discussed, as well as the inclusion of brane charges in AdS₇ and AdS₄ superalgebras. BPS conditions in the presence of brane charges are studied in some details.     

The quantum super-Yangian and Casimir operators of Uq(gl(M |N))

TheZ ₂ graded Yangian Yq(gl(M |N)) associated with the Perk-SchultzR matrix is introduced. Its structural properties, the central algebra in particular, are studied. AZ ₂-graded associative algebra epimorphism Yq(gl(M |N)) Uq (gl(M |N)) is obtained in explicit form. Images of central elements of the quantum super-Yangian under this epimorphism yield the Casimir operators of the quantum supergroup Uq(gl(M |N)) constructed in an earlier publication.     

Properties of narrowU(3.1) based on theM-diquonium 651-1651-1651-1interpretation

We study the properties ofU(3.1) assuming that theU is anM-diquoniumsq \(\bar q\) ²(q = u ord) state. It is shown that the annihilation decay which becomes the most important for usual diquonia is forbidden forU. We show there exist various reasons which makeU narrow. NearU(3.1) we expect other narrow diquonia. We also compute the electromagnetic mass splitting and find thatU ^?? is the heaviest andU ⁰ is the lightest.     

Supergravity,the seven-sphere,and spontaneous symmetry breaking

N = 1 supergravity in d = 11 dimensions spontaneously compactifies on S⁷ to an N = 8 supergravity in d = 4 with a local SO(8) × SO(8) invariance, probably enlargeable to SO(8) × SU(8). Apart from group manifolds, S⁷ is the only compact manifold to admit an absolute parallelism. This permits (a) a “squashing” of S⁷ which gives expectation values to the scalar fields and (b) a parallelizing “torsion” which gives expectation values to the pseudoscalars. This correspondence between extrema of the d = 4 effective potential and solutions of the d = 11 field equations provides a Kaluza-Klein origin for the spontaneous breakdown of gauge symmetries, discrete symmetries, and supersymmetries. It also puts a new perspective on the puzzle of the cosmological constant.     

Random Matrix Theory and L-Functions at s= 1/2

Recent results of Katz and Sarnak [8, 9] suggest that the low-lying zeros of families of L-functions display the statistics of the eigenvalues of one of the compact groups of matrices U(N), O(N) or USp(2N). We here explore the link between the value distributions of the L-functions within these families at the central point s= 1/2 and those of the characteristic polynomials Z(U,θ) of matrices U with respect to averages over SO(2N) and USp(2N) at the corresponding point θ= 0, using techniques previously developed for U(N) in [10]. For any matrix size N we find exact expressions for the moments of Z(U,0) for each ensemble, and hence calculate the asymptotic (large N) value distributions for Z(U,0) and log Z(U,0). The asymptotic results for the integer moments agree precisely with the few corresponding values known for L-functions. The value distributions suggest consequences for the non-vanishing of L-functions at the central point. Received: 1 February 2000 / Accepted: 24 March 2000     

Multicharged dyonic integrable models

We introduce and study new integrable models (IMs) of A_n⁽¹⁾-nonabelian Toda type which admit U(1)⊗U(1) charged topological solitons. They correspond to the symmetry breaking SU(n+1)→SU(2)⊗SU(2)⊗U(1)ⁿ⁻² and are conjectured to describe charged dyonic domain walls of N=1 SU(n+1) SUSY gauge theory in large n limit. It is shown that this family of relativistic IMs corresponds to the first negative grade q=−1 member of a dyonic hierarchy of generalized cKP type. The explicit relation between the 1-soliton solutions (and the conserved charges as well) of the IMs of grades q=−1 and q=2 is found. The properties of the IMs corresponding to more general symmetry breaking SU(n+1)→SU(2)^⊗p⊗U(1)^n−p as well as IM with global SU(2) symmetries are discussed.     

Conservation laws in the quantum Hall Liouvillian theory and its generalizations

It is known that the localization length scaling of noninteracting electrons near the quantum Hall plateau transition can be described in a theory of the bosonic density operators, with no reference to the underlying fermions. The resulting “Liouvillian” theory has a U(1|1) global supersymmetry as well as a hierarchy of geometric conservation laws related to the noncommutative geometry of the lowest Landau level (LLL). Approximations to the Liouvillian theory contain quite different physics from standard approximations to the underlying fermionic theory. Mean-field and large-N generalizations of the Liouvillian are shown to describe problems of noninteracting bosons that enlarge the U(1|1) supersymmetry to U(1|1)×SO(N) or U(1|1)×SU(N).These noninteracting bosonic problems are studied numerically for 2⩽N⩽8 by Monte Carlo simulation and compared to the original N=1 Liouvillian theory. The N>1 generalizations preserve the first two of the hierarchy of geometric conservation laws, leading to logarithmic corrections at order 1/N to the diffusive large-N limit, but do not preserve the remaining conservation laws. The emergence of nontrivial scaling at the plateau transition, in the Liouvillian approach, is shown to depend sensitively on the unusual geometry of Landau levels.     

Duality and quantum-algebra symmetry of the AN−1(1) open spin chain with diagonal boundary fields

We show that the transfer matrix of the A_N−1⁽¹⁾ open spin chair with diagonal boundary fields has the symmetry U_q(SU(l)) × U_q(SU(N−l)) × U(1), as well as a “duality” symmetry which maps l ↔ N − l. We exploit these symmetries to compute exact boundary S-matrices in the regime with q real.     

A scaling limit with many noncommutativity parameters

We derive the worldsheet propagator for an open string with different magnetic fields at the two ends, and use it to compute two distinct noncommutativity parameters, one at each end of the string. The usual scaling limit that leads to noncommutative Yang–Mills can be generalized to a scaling limit in which both noncommutativity parameters enter. This corresponds to expanding a theory with U(N) Chan–Paton factors around a background U(1)^N gauge field with different magnetic fields in each U(1).