Constructing Self-Dual Strings
Abstract
We present an ADHMN-like construction which generates self-dual string solutions to the effective M5-brane worldvolume theory from solutions to the Basu-Harvey equation. Our construction finds a natural interpretation in terms of gerbes, which we develop in some detail. We also comment on a possible extension to stacks of multiple M5-branes.
- Publication:
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Communications in Mathematical Physics
- Pub Date:
- July 2011
- DOI:
- 10.1007/s00220-011-1257-2
- arXiv:
- arXiv:1007.3301
- Bibcode:
- 2011CMaPh.305..513S
- Keywords:
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- Loop Space;
- Selfdual String;
- Bundle Gerbe;
- Dirac Monopole;
- Bogomolny Equation;
- High Energy Physics - Theory;
- Mathematical Physics
- E-Print:
- 1+19 pages, presentation improved, minor corrections, published version