Matrix string theory

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In physics, matrix string theory is the first known set of equations that describe superstring theory in a non-perturbatively complete and consistent framework. Type IIA string theory can be shown equivalent to a maximally supersymmetric two-dimensional gauge theory, the gauge group of which is U(N) for a large value of N. This theory was has been developed by a number of researchers over the years, and is still in development.

[edit] References

• T. Banks, W. Fischler, S.H. Shenker and L. Susskind, "M Theory As A Matrix Model: A Conjecture". Phys. Rev. D55 (1997). arXiv:hep-th/9610043.
• B. de Wit, J. Hoppe, H. Nicolai, "On The Quantum Mechanics Of Supermembranes". Nucl.Phys. B305:545 (1988).
• W. Taylor, "M(atrix) Theory: Matrix Quantum Mechanics as a Fundamental Theory". arXiv:hep-th/0101126.

[edit] External links

• arxiv.org High Energy Physics - Phenomenology and Theory especially.
• Matrix theory on arxiv.org