TL;DR
This paper compares M-theory and M(atrix)-theory by calculating the effective potential for D0-brane scattering up to two loops, showing a remarkable agreement that supports their proposed relationship.
Contribution
It provides an explicit two-loop calculation of the effective potential in M(atrix)-theory, strengthening the evidence for its validity as a non-perturbative definition of M-theory.
Findings
Two-loop effective potential matches predictions from M-theory.
Supports the conjecture that M(atrix)-theory captures M-theory dynamics.
Demonstrates consistency of M(atrix)-theory calculations with supergravity results.
Abstract
I discuss the relation between M-theory and M(atrix)-theory in flat space by considering the effective potential for the scattering of two groups of D0-branes in both theories. An explicit calculation of this potential up to two loop order in M(atrix)-theory reveals a fascinating agreement. Lecture given at Strings '97; June 17, 1997.
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