The N = 2 super-Kac-Moody algebra and the WZW-model in (2,0) superspace

Journal Article · Thu Dec 20 00:00:00 EST 1990 · International Journal of Modern Physics A; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217751X90002026· OSTI ID:5736024

Delius, G W ^[1]

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1. Inst. for Theoretical Physics, State Univ. of New York, Stony Brook, NY (US)

The N = 2 super-Moddy algebra is defined as the algebra corresponding to an N = 2 superloop group. Using the method of coadjoint orbits, which is explained, an action is derived which has the N = 2 super Kac-Moody algebra as its Poisson bracket algebra and is invariant under the N = 2 superloop group. It is invariant under N = 2 superconformal transformations. This action is thus the generalization of the WZW model to (2,0) superspace. The authors of this paper study the relation to the known WZW model in (1,0) superspace after imposing a constraint on the (2,0) superfield.

• Sponsoring Organization: National Science Foundation (NSF); National Science Foundation, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5736024
• Journal Information: International Journal of Modern Physics A; (United States), Vol. 5:24; ISSN 0217-751X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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