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Rank 48 gauge group in heterotic string

Andrea Gregori

hep-tharXiv:hep-th/0010086

Abstract

We discuss the existence of a non-perturbative gauge sector that can raise the rank of the gauge group of the N4=2 heterotic string up to 48. These gauge bosons, that don't exist in six dimensions, co-exist with those originating from small instantons shrinking to zero size.

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