String universality in ten dimensions

String universality in ten dimensions

We show that the N=1 supergravity theories in ten dimensions with gauge groups U(1)[superscript 496] and E₈×U(1)[superscript 248] are not consistent quantum theories. Cancellation of anomalies cannot be made compatible with supersymmetry and Abelian gauge invariance. Thus, in ten dimensions all supe...

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Main Authors: Adams, Allan (Contributor), Taylor, Washington (Contributor)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics (Contributor), DeWolfe, Oliver (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society, 2012-04-04T13:44:28Z.
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Summary:We show that the N=1 supergravity theories in ten dimensions with gauge groups U(1)[superscript 496] and E₈×U(1)[superscript 248] are not consistent quantum theories. Cancellation of anomalies cannot be made compatible with supersymmetry and Abelian gauge invariance. Thus, in ten dimensions all supersymmetric theories of gravity without known inconsistencies are realized in string theory.
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