Abstract
We discuss the relation between M theory and type II string theories. We show that, assuming "natural" interactions between membranes and fivebranes in M theory, the known interactions between strings and D-branes in type II string theories arise in appropriate limits. Our discussion of the interactions is purely at the classical level. We remark on issues associated with the M theory approach to enhanced gauge symmetries, which deserve further investigation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 309-322 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Nuclear Physics B |
Volume | 474 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 26 Aug 1996 |
Keywords
- D-branes
- M theory
- String theory