Separability of Dirac equation in the STU black hole space-time: pairwise-equal charge case study

Abstract

We study the separability of the Dirac equation for the four-dimensional STU black hole space-time. In particular, we analyze in detail the separability conditions in the pair-wise equal charge STU black hole space-time \cite{Cvetic_PRD96}. While in the latter case the minimally coupled Dirac equation is not separable the introduction of a specific torsion term ensures the separability. The source of the torsion is the Kalb-Ramond field, which is an integral part of String Theory, but further aspects of its properties and coupling to fermionic fields remain to be studied. To derive the torsion two different approaches are used in conformally related frames, showing that the torsion is not unique. The correspondingly modified Dirac equations in the Einstein and String frames are shown to be separable. Furthermore, the massless radial and angular wave-equations are examined, they show close similarity with corresponding equations for the standard Kerr background. A generalization of the Teukolsky equation for the pair-wise equal case is conjectured. We also briefly analyze a technically sophisticated radial equation in the massive case.