The generalised K\"ahler geometry of Wess-Zumino-Witten models

Abstract

In this work a thorough study of a number of specific supersymmetric sigma-models with extended supersymmetry is performed within the context of generalised complex geometry. More specifically the supersymmetric Wess-Zumino-Witten model on a variety of group manifolds was considered. By explicitly calculating the admissible complex structures and the associated pure spinors on the target manifold a full characterisation of the different possible geometries is provided. By using this approach the various aspects of generalised K\"ahler geometry can be studied in detail. Also considered are the various isometries present in the model and duality relations linking the different descriptions.