Modular invariance in string field theory

The Feynman rules of gauge invariant open string field theory are shown to produce a triangulation of the moduli space of Riemann surfaces of arbitrary topology. If follows that the gauge invariant open string field theory is modular invariant.

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Published in:Physics letters. B 1986-08, Vol.176 (3), p.362-368
Main Authors: Giddings, Steven B., Martinec, Emil, Witten, Edward
Format: Article
Language:English
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Classical and quantum physics: mechanics and fields
Exact sciences and technology
Physics
Theory of quantized fields
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Summary:The Feynman rules of gauge invariant open string field theory are shown to produce a triangulation of the moduli space of Riemann surfaces of arbitrary topology. If follows that the gauge invariant open string field theory is modular invariant.
ISSN:0370-2693
1873-2445
DOI:10.1016/0370-2693(86)90179-6