Local Anomaly Cancellation, M-Theory Orbifolds and Phase-Transitions
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In this paper we consider orbifold compactifications of M-theory on S/Z2×T /Z2. We discuss solutions of the local anomaly matching conditions by twisted vector, tensor and hypermultiplets confined on the local orbifold six-planes. In addition we consider phase-transitions among different solutions which are mediated by Mtheory fivebranes which touch the local orbifold planes and are converted there to gauge instantons.
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تاریخ انتشار 2000