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Hidden extended superconformal symmetries in superstrings

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)
We study hidden extended superconformal symmetries in superstring theories. It is shown that N = 1 and 2 locally supersymmetric strings actually possess N = 2 and 4 extended global superconformal symmetries, respectively. We also discuss how these hidden larger symmetries on the world sheet give rise to the spacetime supersymmetries and construct the supercharges using only symmetry generators on the world sheet.
Research Organization:
Institute of Physics, College of General Education, Osaka University, Toyonaka 560, Japan
OSTI ID:
6454869
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 39:6; ISSN PRVDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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