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An interacting conformal chiral 2-form electrodynamics in six dimensions.
1Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge CB3 0WA, UK.
Proceedings. Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences
|May 14, 2020
Summary
The study reveals conformal chiral 2-form electrodynamics in six dimensions from M5-brane theory. This theory features self-interactions without a coupling constant, behaving like a null fluid.
Area of Science:
- High-energy physics
- String theory
- M-theory
Background:
- M5-branes are fundamental objects in M-theory.
- Understanding their dynamics in higher dimensions is crucial for theoretical physics.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the strong-field limit of the 2-form potential on an M5-brane.
- Characterize the resulting electrodynamics and its properties.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the 2-form potential in the strong-field limit.
- Examination of the stress tensor and gauge invariance.
Main Results:
- Derived conformal chiral 2-form electrodynamics in six dimensions.
- Identified gauge-invariant self-interactions with no adjustable coupling constant.
- The stress tensor corresponds to that of a null fluid.
Conclusions:
- The findings offer a unique model of self-interacting electrodynamics.
- Lorentz invariance can be achieved through specific interpretations, such as tensionless M5-branes or truncations of AdS dynamics.
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