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Wu, Xinkai (2004) Testing gauge/gravity duality: the eleven-dimensional PP-wave. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05252004-230238
Abstract
The gauge/gravity duality in the interaction between M theory objects has taught us a lot about quantum gravity. The eleven-dimensional PP-wave background provides a new arena for exploring this duality beyond flat and almost flat, i.e., weakly curved, backgrounds. In this thesis we discuss the gauge theories that describe the dynamics of interacting M theory objects, the supergravity calculations that capture these dynamics, the comparison of the two sides, and various objects (such as gravitons and membranes) in the eleven-dimensional PP-wave background. We only consider the one-loop gauge theory and linearized supergravity approximations.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) |
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| Subject Keywords: | M-theory; Matrix theory; supergravity |
| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy |
| Major Option: | Physics |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| Defense Date: | 21 May 2004 |
| Author Email: | xinkaiwu (AT) theory.caltech.edu |
| Record Number: | CaltechETD:etd-05252004-230238 |
| Persistent URL: | http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05252004-230238 |
| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
| ID Code: | 2048 |
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
| Deposited By: | Imported from ETD-db |
| Deposited On: | 28 May 2004 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Dec 2012 02:46 |
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