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Exploring Double Field Theory

David Geissbuhler, Diego Marques, Carmen Nunez, Victor Penas

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Abstract

We present a flux formulation of Double Field Theory, in which geometric and non-geometric fluxes are dynamical and field-dependent. Gauge consistency imposes a set of quadratic constraints on the dynamical fluxes, which can be solved by truly double configurations. The constraints are related to generalized Bianchi Identities for (non-)geometric fluxes in the double space, sourced by (exotic) branes. Following previous constructions, we then obtain generalized connections, torsion and curvatures compatible with the consistency conditions. The strong constraint-violating terms needed to make contact with gauged supergravities containing duality orbits of non-geometric fluxes, systematically arise in this formulation.

arXiv comments
To appear in JHEP
Journal reference
DOI
doi:10.1007/JHEP06(2013)101
Subjects
hep-thHigh Energy Physics, Theory

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