F-Theory, T-Duality on K3 Surfaces and N = 2 Supersymmetric Gauge Theories in Four Dimensions

Journal Article · Wed Feb 26 00:00:00 EST 1997 · Nuclear Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0550-3213(97)00361-1· OSTI ID:974167

Hori, K; Oz, Y

We construct T-duality on K3 surfaces. The T-duality exchanges a 4-brane R-R charge and a O-brane R-R charge. We study the action of the T-duality on the moduli space of O-branes located at points of K3 and 4-branes wrapping it. We apply the construction to F-theory compactified on a Calabi-Yau 4-fold and study the duality of N = 2 SU(N{sub c}) gauge theories in four dimensions. We discuss the generalization to the N = 1 duality scenario.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: Physics Division
• DOE Contract Number: DE-AC02-05CH11231
• OSTI ID: 974167
• Report Number(s): LBNL-40031; TRN: US201007%%456
• Journal Information: Nuclear Physics, Vol. 501; Related Information: Journal Publication Date: 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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