Topic
Topological string theory
About: Topological string theory is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1206 publications have been published within this topic receiving 54758 citations.
Papers published on a yearly basis
Papers
More filters
TL;DR: In this article, the authors derive the analog of the large N Gross-Taylor holomorphic string expansion for the refinement of q-deformed U(N) Yang-Mills theory on a compact oriented Riemann surface.
Abstract: We derive the analog of the large N Gross-Taylor holomorphic string expansion for the refinement of q-deformed U(N) Yang-Mills theory on a compact oriented Riemann surface. The derivation combines Schur-Weyl duality for quantum groups with the Etingof-Kirillov theory of generalized quantum characters which are related to Macdonald polynomials. In the unrefined limit we reproduce the chiral expansion of q-deformed Yang-Mills theory derived by de Haro, Ramgoolam and Torrielli. In the classical limit q = 1, the expansion defines a new β-deformation of Hurwitz theory wherein the refined partition function is a generating function for certain parameterized Euler characters, which reduce in the unrefined limit β = 1 to the orbifold Euler characteristics of Hurwitz spaces of holomorphic maps. We discuss the geometrical meaning of our expansions in relation to quantum spectral curves and β-ensembles of matrix models arising in refined topological string theory.
2 citations
01 Jan 2003
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a discussion on the non-ADS / non-CFT correspondence, or three different paths to QCD, and a toy model for the M5-brane.
Abstract: Preface. I: Lectures. The non-ADS / non-CFT correspondence, or three different paths to QCD O. Aharony. Physics of low scale string models I. Antoniadis. Supergravityversus topological gravity L. Baulieu. The holographic principle R. Bousso. Two talks on a tentative theory of large distance physics D. Friedan. A toy model for the M5-brane J. Harvey. D-branes on the conifiold and Nu = 1 gauge/gravity dualities C.P. Herzog, et al. Defects, decay, and dissipated states E.J. Martinec. String dynamics on PP-waves from Yang Mills theory S. Minwalla. Seiberg Witten prepotential, higher Casimirs, and free fermions N.A. Nekrasov. Aspects of string motion in time-dependent backgrounds E. Rabinovici. On the geometry of higher-spin gauge fields D. Francia, A. Sagnotti. Open string creation by S-branes A. Strominger. Topics in gauge theory/string theory duality E. Verlinde. Open string star algebra and rolling tachyons B. Zwiebach. II: Gong Show. Appendix. List of speakers. List of participants.
2 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors derived a space-time uncertainty relation proposed by Yoneya through breakdown of topological symmetry in the large N matrix model and constructed a new matrix model on the basis of only two basic principles.
2 citations
Posted Content•
TL;DR: In this paper, a string-theoretic structure of the standard model is defined having a 4-D quantum gravity metric consistent with topological and algebraic first principles, and unique topological diagrams of string states, strong and weak interactions and quark families are evolved.
Abstract: A string-theoretic structure of the standard model is defined having a 4-D quantum gravity metric consistent with topological and algebraic first principles. Unique topological diagrams of string states, strong and weak interactions and quark families are evolved from this metric (but published separately). The theoretical structure includes known static and dynamic symmetries. A philosophical perspective on modern physics originates numerous opportunities for formal mathematical discussion.
2 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the twisted version of the Wess-Zumino-Witten model was studied and the fixed points under BRST transformation were reduced to a simple topological field theory.
Abstract: We study the twisted version of the supersymmetric $G/T=SU(n)/U(1)^{\otimes(n-1)} gauged Wess-Zumino-Witten model. By studying its fixed points under BRST transformation this model is shown to be reduced to a simple topological field theory, that is, the topological matter system in the K.Li's theory of 2 dimensional gravity for the case of $n=2$, and its generalization for $n \geq 3$.
2 citations