Comments on M theory dynamics on G2 holonomy manifolds

Harald Ita*, Yaron Oz, Tadakatsu Sakai

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Abstract

We study the dynamics of M-theory on G2 holonomy manifolds, and consider in detail the manifolds realized as the quotient of the spin bundle over S3 by discrete groups. We analyse, in particular, the class of quotients where the triality symmetry is broken. We study the structure of the moduli space, construct its defining equations and show that three different types of classical geometries are interpolated smoothly. We derive the N = 1 superpotentials of M-theory on the quotients and comment on the membrane instanton physics. Finally, we turn on Wilson lines that break gauge symmetry and discuss some of the implications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-19
Number of pages19
JournalJournal of High Energy Physics
Volume6
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2002

Keywords

  • Duality
  • M-Theory
  • Supersymmetry and

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