Towards Matrix Models in IIB Superstrings

TL;DR

This paper reviews a matrix model relevant for IIB superstrings, extending previous models by incorporating an auxiliary matrix field to better understand the string theory dynamics.

Contribution

It introduces a generalized matrix action for IIB superstrings that includes an auxiliary matrix field, expanding on the Schild action framework.

Findings

Proposes a matrix model with an auxiliary field for IIB superstrings

Generalizes the Ishibashi-Kawai-Kitazawa-Tsuchiya model

Provides insights into the matrix formulation of superstring theory

Abstract

I review the properties of a matrix action of relevance for IIB superstrings. This model generalizes the action proposed by Ishibashi, Kawai, Kitazawa, and Tsuchiya by introducing an auxillary field Y, which is the matrix version of the auxillary field g in the Schild action.