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Covariant second quantization of superstrings

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

Becchi-Rouet-Stora invariance is used to second quantize the free superstring covariantly in the Neveu-Schwarz-Ramond formalism. The massless sector is shown to be the gauge-fixed supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory. A method to find a gauge-covariant local formulation is also discussed.

Research Organization:
Theory Group, Department of Physics, University of Texas, Austin, Texas 78712
OSTI ID:
6075023
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 56:5; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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