Extended Gauge Theory Deformations From~Flux~Backgrounds

TL;DR

This paper explores supersymmetric gauge theory deformations derived from string theory flux backgrounds, introducing Wilson line defects and higher-order generalizations with twisted R-symmetry and associated defect symmetries.

Contribution

It presents new supersymmetric gauge theory deformations from flux backgrounds, including Wilson line defects and higher-order generalizations with twisted R-symmetry.

Findings

Constructed Wilson line defect deformations in gauge theories.

Developed higher-order deformations with co-dimension two and three defect symmetries.

Linked gauge theory deformations to string theory flux backgrounds.

Abstract

We consider supersymmetric deformations of gauge theories in various dimensions obtained from a String Theory realisation of branes embedded in flux backgrounds. In particular we obtain deformations which take the form of Wilson line defects, where the R-symmetry is twisted into the gauge symmetry. Furthermore we construct higher-order generalisations, also expressed a twisting of the R-symmetry, that have symmetries associated to co-dimension two and three defects.