Abstract
The manifestly Poincaré-invariant formulations for SO(1, 10) and SO(2, 9) superstring actions are proposed. The actions are invariant under a local fermionic κ-symmetry as well as under a number of global symmetries, which turn out to be on-shell realization of the known "new supersymmetry" S-algebra. Canonical quantization of the theory is performed and the relation of the quantum state spectrum with that of type IIA Green-Schwarz superstring is discussed. Besides, a mechanical model is constructed, which is a zero tension limit of the D = 11 superstring and which incorporates all essential features of the latter. A corresponding action invariant under off-shell closed realization of the S-algebra is obtained.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2769-2790 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | International Journal of Modern Physics A |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Jul 1999 |
Keywords
- D = 11 superstring
- Higher-dimensional superalgebras
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
- Astronomy and Astrophysics