Spacetime Topology Change: The Physics of Calabi-Yau Moduli Space
P.S.Aspinwall, B.R.Greene, D.R.Morrison
TL;DR
This paper reviews advances in understanding the geometry of Calabi-Yau moduli space, highlighting how string theory allows smooth topology-changing processes in the universe, impacting mirror symmetry and theoretical physics.
Contribution
It provides a refined geometric interpretation of Calabi-Yau moduli space and demonstrates that string theory enables smooth topology transitions in the universe.
Findings
Resolved key issues in mirror symmetry
Established smooth topology change processes in string theory
Enhanced understanding of superconformal field theories
Abstract
We review recent work which has significantly sharpened our geometric understanding and interpretation of the moduli space of certain =2 superconformal field theories. This has resolved some important issues in mirror symmetry and has also established that string theory admits physically smooth processes which can result in a change in topology of the spatial universe.
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Taxonomy
TopicsBlack Holes and Theoretical Physics · Cosmology and Gravitation Theories · Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories