Near-horizon geometries of supersymmetric branes

TL;DR

This paper characterizes the geometric structures of near-horizon regions of supersymmetric branes, mainly focusing on M2-branes, and introduces new examples and results for various branes.

Contribution

It provides a geometric classification of near-horizon geometries of supersymmetric branes, expanding understanding beyond previously known solutions.

Findings

Geometric characterization of M2-brane near-horizon geometries

Results applicable to other branes like D3-branes

Introduction of new examples of supersymmetric brane geometries

Abstract

This is the written version of my talk at SUSY '98. It presents a geometric characterisation of the allowed near-horizon geometries of supersymmetric branes. We focus primarily on the M2-brane, but results for other branes (e.g., the D3-brane) are also presented. Some new examples are discussed.