The (2,0) supersymmetric theory of tensor multiplets and selfdual strings in six-dimensions

Feb, 2004
16 pages
Published in:
  • JHEP 05 (2004) 048
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Abstract:
We construct a unique (2,0) supersymmetric action in six dimensions, describing a tensor multiplet interacting with a self-dual string. It is a sum of four terms: A free kinetic term for the tensor multiplet fields integrated over Minkowski space, a Nambu-Goto type kinetic term for the string integrated over the string world-sheet, a Wess-Zumino type electromagnetic coupling integrated over the world-volume of a Dirac membrane attached to the string, and a direct interaction of such Dirac membranes. In addition to supersymmetry, the action is also invariant under a local symmetry, which allows us to choose the Dirac membrane world-volume freely and eliminate half of the fermionic degrees of freedom on the string world-sheet.
  • string model
  • field theory: tensor
  • interaction
  • supersymmetry
  • dimension: 6
  • duality