Published February 26, 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

String length and covariant string field theory

  • 1. King's Coll., London (UK). Dept. of Mathematics
  • 2. European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva (Switzerland)

Description

String length differentials are shown to arise naturally in a BRST hamiltonian approach to the closed bosonic string. A gauge-covariant quadratic action is proposed which is shown to lead to the correct equations of motion. The gauge covariant action is extended to including a three-string interaction vertex, with exact invariance under an extended transformation on the string fields. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Phys. Lett., B
Journal Volume
186
Journal Issue
1
Series
Phys. Lett., B.
Journal Page Range
57-62
ISSN
0370-2693
CODEN
PYLBA