Open Superstring on Symmetric Product

Abstract

The string theory on symmetric product describes the second-quantized string theory. The development for the bosonic open string was discussed in the previous work. In this paper, we consider the open superstring theory on the symmetric product and examine the nature of the second quantization. The fermionic partition functions are obtained from the consistent fermionic extension of the twisted boundary conditions for the non-abelian orbifold, and they can be interpreted in terms of the long string language naturally. In the closed string sector, the boundary/cross-cap states are also constructed. These boundary states are classified into three types in terms of the long string language, and explain the change of the topology of the world-sheet. To obtain the anomaly-free theory, the dilaton tadpole must be cancelled. This condition gives SO(32) Chan-Paton group as ordinary superstring theory.