Holography in 2d N=(0,4) quantum field theory

Abstract: We explore the duality between AdS3 massive IIA string theory vacua and two-dimensional N=(0,4) quiver quantum field theories. After categorizing all kinds of gravity solutions, we demystify the ones that seem to reflect anomalous dual gauge theories. In particular, we prove that there are bound states of D-branes on the boundary of the space which provide the dual quiver theory with exactly the correct amount of matter in order to cancel its gauge anomalies. Then we propose that the structure of the field theory should be complemented with additional bifundamental matter, which we argue it may only be N=(4,4) hypermultiplets. Finally, we construct a BPS string configuration and use the old and new supersymmetric matter to build its dual ultraviolet operator.

general relativity and quantum cosmologyHEP - latticeHEP - phenomenologyHEP - theorymathematical physics

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