Superconformal symmetry in the interacting theory of (2,0) tensor multiplets and self-dual strings
- Department of Fundamental Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Goeteborg (Sweden)
We investigate the concept of superconformal symmetry in six dimensions, applied to the interacting theory of (2,0) tensor multiplets and self-dual strings. The action of a superconformal transformation on the superspace coordinates is found, both from a six-dimensional perspective and by using a superspace with eight bosonic and four fermionic dimensions. The transformation laws for all fields in the theory are derived, as well as general expressions for the transformation of on-shell superfields. Superconformal invariance is shown for the interaction of a self-dual string with a background consisting of on-shell tensor multiplet fields, and we also find an interesting relationship between the requirements of superconformal invariance and those of a local fermionic {kappa}-symmetry. Finally, we try to construct a superspace analogue of the Poincare dual to the string world-sheet and consider its properties under superconformal transformations.
- OSTI ID:
- 20768762
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Mathematical Physics, Vol. 47, Issue 4; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2184810; (c) 2006 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0022-2488
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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