Supergravity as Generalised Geometry I: Type II Theories

Details Supergravity as Generalised Geometry I: Type II Theories Supergravity as Generalised Geometry I: Type II Theories

2011-07-08

arxiv.org/abs/1107.1733v1

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Theory

34 pages

Scientific paper

We reformulate ten-dimensional type II supergravity as a generalised geometrical analogue of Einstein gravity, defined by an $O(9,1)\times O(1,9)\subset O(10,10)\times\bbR^+$ structure on the generalised tangent space. Using the notion of generalised connection and torsion, we introduce the analogue of the Levi-Civita connection, and derive the corresponding tensorial measures of generalised curvature. We show how, to leading order in the fermion fields, these structures allow one to rewrite the action, equations of motion and supersymmetry variations in a simple, manifestly $\Spin(9,1)\times\Spin(1,9)$-covariant form.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Supergravity as Generalised Geometry I: Type II Theories 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 Supergravity as Generalised Geometry I: Type II Theories, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Supergravity as Generalised Geometry I: Type II Theories will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-674636