Geometrical Structures of M-Theory
Emil Martinec
TL;DR
This paper explores the geometric structures underlying M-theory, using insights from heterotic string theory to uncover hidden dualities and proposing a framework for understanding its fundamental shape.
Contribution
It introduces a geometric approach to M-theory based on heterotic string dualities, outlining a program to uncover its hidden structures and speculating on its ultimate form.
Findings
Identifies geometric aspects of string duality in M-theory
Proposes a program to deduce hidden structures in M-theory
Speculates on the eventual shape of M-theory
Abstract
N=(2,1) heterotic string theory provides clues about hidden structure in M-theory related to string duality; in effect it geometrizes some aspects of duality. The program whereby one may deduce this hidden structure is outlined, together with the results obtained to date. Speculations are made as to the eventual shape of the theory. Talk presented at Strings '96 (Santa Barbara, July 20-25, 1996).
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Taxonomy
TopicsGeometric and Algebraic Topology · Algebraic and Geometric Analysis · Topological and Geometric Data Analysis