Covariant quantization of superstrings based on Becchi-Rouet-Stora invariance

Journal Article · Sat Mar 15 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.33.1681· OSTI ID:5930612

Ohta, N

A manifestly covariant quantization of the superstring is presented in the Neveu-Schwarz-Ramond formalism on the basis of the Becchi-Rouet-Stora (BRS) invariance principle. The critical dimension D = 10 and the correct Regge intercept are shown to follow from the requirement of the nilpotency Q/sub B/ /sup 2/ = 0 of the BRS charge. A modified form of the subsidiary condition of Kugo and Ojima Q/sub B/Vertical Barphys> = 0 to define the physical subspace is sufficient to demonstrate the no-ghost theorem.

• Research Organization: Theory Group, Department of Physics, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712
• OSTI ID: 5930612
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 33:6; ISSN PRVDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EXTENDED PARTICLE MODEL
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PARTICLE PROPERTIES
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