Point-Like States for Type 2b Superstrings

TL;DR

This paper investigates point-like states in type 2b superstring theory, revealing complex singularity structures in their correlation functions, which deepen understanding of localized string states and their interactions.

Contribution

It introduces and analyzes point-like superstring states in type 2b theory, highlighting their unique singularity properties in correlation functions.

Findings

Correlation functions have infinite singularities on and inside the light-cone.

Presence of a space-like singularity outside the light-cone.

Provides insight into localized states in superstring theory.

Abstract

This paper considers closed-string states of type 2b superstring theory in which the whole string is localized at a single point in superspace. Correlation functions of these (scalar and pseudoscalar) states possess an infinite number of position-space singularities inside and on the light-cone as well as a space-like singularity outside the light-cone.\foot{This paper was previously produced as preprint QMW-91-02.}