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Realization of W1+∞ and Virasoro Algebras in Supersymmetric Theories on Four Manifolds

Andrei Johansen

hep-tharXiv:hep-th/9406156

Abstract

We demonstrate that a supersymmetric theory twisted on a Kähler four manifold M=Σ1 × Σ2 , where Σ1,2 are 2D Riemann surfaces, possesses a "left-moving" conformal stress tensor on Σ1 (Σ2) in the BRST cohomology. The central charge of the Virasoro algebra has a purely geometric origin and is proportional to the Euler characteristic of the Σ2 (Σ1) surface. This structure is shown to be invariant under renormalization group. We also give a representation of the algebra W1+∞ in terms of a free chiral supermultiplet.

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