Flat directions in Z(2n) orbifold models

被引:11
作者
Kawamura, Y [1 ]
Kobayashi, T [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV TOKYO,INST NUCL STUDY,TANASHI,TOKYO 188,JAPAN
关键词
superstring theory; orbifold models; supersymmetry; flat directions;
D O I
10.1016/S0550-3213(96)00533-0
中图分类号
O412 [相对论、场论]; O572.2 [粒子物理学];
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摘要
We study generic features related to matter contents and flat directions in Z(2n) orbifold models. It is shown that Z(2n) orbifold models have massless conjugate pairs, R and (R) over bar, in certain twisted sectors as well as one of untwisted subsectors. Using these twisted sectors, Z(2n) orbifold models are classified into two types. Conjugate pairs, R and (R) over bar,lead to D-flatness as [R] = [(R) over bar] not equal 0. We investigate generic superpotentials derived from orbifold models so as to show that this direction is indeed a flat direction.
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页码:539 / 576
页数:38
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