Superstrings on AdS_4 x CP^3 from Supergravity

TL;DR

This paper derives the pure spinor string theory action for the AdS_4 x P^3 background from supergravity, providing a detailed geometric understanding of the superfields involved.

Contribution

It presents the explicit form of the pure spinor string action on AdS_4 x P^3 and characterizes the superfield structure geometrically, advancing the understanding of string theory in this background.

Findings

Explicit pure spinor action for AdS_4 x P^3 derived

Geometrical structure of superfields characterized

Framework for further studies in AdS_4/CFT_3 correspondence

Abstract

We derive from a general formulation of pure spinor string theory on type IIA backgrounds the specific form of the action for the AdS_4 x P^3 background. We provide a complete geometrical characterization of the structure of the superfields involved in the action.