Twisted K-theory and K-theory of bundle gerbes
P. Bouwknegt (1), A. L. Carey (1), V. Mathai (1, 2), M. K. Murray, (1), D. Stevenson (1) ((1) University of Adelaide, (2) MIT)
TL;DR
This paper introduces bundle gerbe K-theory, explores its relation to twisted K-theory, and discusses potential applications in classifying D-brane charges in complex backgrounds.
Contribution
It defines bundle gerbe K-theory and investigates its connection to twisted K-theory, providing foundational insights and examples.
Findings
Established the concept of bundle gerbe K-theory.
Explored the relationship between bundle gerbe K-theory and twisted K-theory.
Discussed applications to D-brane charge classification.
Abstract
In this note we introduce the notion of bundle gerbe K-theory and investigate the relation to twisted K-theory. We provide some examples. Possible applications of bundle gerbe K-theory to the classification of D-brane charges in non-trivial backgrounds are discussed.
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