The Matrix model and the non-commutative geometry of the supermembrane

Physics – High Energy Physics – High Energy Physics - Theory

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

12 pages, references added

Scientific paper

10.1016/S0370-2693(99)01036-9

This is a short note on the relation of the Matrix model with the non-commutative geometry of the 11-dimensional supermembrane. We put forward the idea that M-theory is described by the 't Hooft topological expansion of the Matrix model in the large N-limit where all topologies of membranes appear. This expansion can faithfully be represented by the Moyal Yang-Mills theory of membranes. We discuss this conjecture in the case of finite N, where the non-commutative geometry of the membrane is given be the finite quantum mechanics. The use of the finite dimensional representations of the Heisenberg group reveals the cellular structure of a toroidal supermembrane on which the Matrix model appears as a non-commutatutive Yang-Mills theory. The Moyal star product on the space of functions in the case of rational values of the Planck constant \hbar represents exactly this cellular structure. We also discuss the integrability of the instanton sector as well as the topological charge and the corresponding Bogomol'nyi bound.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

The Matrix model and the non-commutative geometry of the supermembrane does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with The Matrix model and the non-commutative geometry of the supermembrane, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The Matrix model and the non-commutative geometry of the supermembrane will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-124797

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.