Published February 22, 1999 | Version v1
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Heterotic matrix theory with Wilson lines on the lightlike circle

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We develop a matrix model for the SO(32) heterotic string with certain Wilson lines on the lightlike circle. This is done by using appropriate T-dualities. The method works for an infinite number of Wilson lines, but not for all. The matrix model is the theory on the D-string of type I wrapped on a circle with a SO(32) Wilson line on the circle. The radius of the circle depends on the Wilson line. This is a 1 + 1-dimensional O(N) theory on a circle. N depends not only on the momentum around the lightlike circle but also on the winding and SO(32) quantum numbers of the state. Perspectives for obtaining a matrix model for all Wilson lines are discussed

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S0550321398007366;

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Journal Title
Nuclear Physics. B
Journal Volume
541
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 98-108
ISSN
0550-3213
CODEN
NUPBBO

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Copyright (c) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.