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Tensor hierarchy and generalized Cartan calculus in \(\mathrm{SL}(3) \times\mathrm{SL}(2)\) exceptional field theory. (English) Zbl 1388.83826

Summary: We construct exceptional field theory for the duality group \(\mathrm{SL}(3) \times\mathrm{SL}(2)\). The theory is defined on a space with 8 ‘external’ coordinates and 6 ‘internal’ coordinates in the (3, 2) fundamental representation, leading to a 14-dimensional generalized spacetime. The bosonic theory is uniquely determined by gauge invariance under generalized external and internal diffeomorphisms. The latter invariance can be made manifest by introducing higher form gauge fields and a so-called tensor hierarchy, which we systematically develop to much higher degree than in previous studies. To this end we introduce a novel Cartan-like tensor calculus based on a covariant nil-potent differential, generalizing the exterior derivative of conventional differential geometry. The theory encodes the full \(D=11\) or type IIB supergravity, respectively.

MSC:

83E50 Supergravity

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