Towards the deconstruction of M-theory

TL;DR

This paper proposes an equivalence between M-theory on a specific compactification and a four-dimensional non-supersymmetric quiver gauge theory, using deconstruction techniques and evidence from field and string theory.

Contribution

It introduces a novel equivalence between M-theory and a non-supersymmetric quiver gauge theory, expanding the understanding of M-theory's non-perturbative structure.

Findings

Identification of wrapped M2-branes in the quiver theory spectrum

Evidence supporting the M-theory and quiver gauge theory equivalence

Application of deconstruction techniques to M-theory compactification

Abstract

We argue that there is an equivalence of M-theory on T^3 \times A_{N-1} with a four-dimensional non-supersymmetric quiver gauge theory on the Higgs branch. The quiver theory in question has gauge group SU(N)^{N_4N_6N_8} and is considered in a strong coupling and large N_{4,6,8} limit. We provide field- and string-theoretical evidence for the equivalence making use of the deconstruction technique. In particular, we find wrapped M2-branes in the mass spectrum of the quiver theory at low energies.