Vertex Algebras, Lie Algebras and Superstrings

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1998-02-09

arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/9802058v1

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High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Theory

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Certain vertex algebras and Lie algebras arising in superstring theory are investigated. We show that the Fock space of a compactified Neveu-Schwarz superstring, i.e. a Neveu-Schwarz superstring moving on a torus, carries the structure of a vertex superalgebra with a Neveu-Schwarz element. This implies that the physical states of such a string form a Lie algebra. The same is true for the GSO-projected states. The structure of these Lie algebras is investigated in detail. In particular there is a natural invariant form on them. In case that the torus has Lorentzian signature the quotient of these Lie algebras by the kernel of this form is a generalized Kac-Moody algebra. The roots can be easily described. If the dimension of space-time is smaller than or equal to 10 we can even determine their multiplicities.

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