Quantization of superstrings in Ramond-Ramond backgrounds

David Berenstein, Robert G. Leigh

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Abstract

We present a perturbative study of Ramond-Ramond backgrounds in the NSR formalism. We show how to perform σ-model computations and discuss in detail the structure of the BRST charge and picture changing operators. Contact terms play a vital role in the analysis. We also give evidence for a two loop non-renormalization theorem for the background beta functions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number026004
JournalPhysical Review D
Volume63
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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