Fermonic zero-norm states and enlarged supersymmetries of Type II string

Abstract

We calculate the NS–R fermionic zero-norm states of the type II string spectrum. The massless and some possible massive zero-norm states are seen to be responsible for the space-time supersymmetry. The existence of other fermionic massive zero-norm states with higher spinor–tensor indices correspond to new enlarged boson–fermion symmetries of the theory at high energy. We also discuss the R–R charges and R–R zero-norm states and justify the idea that the perturbative string does not carry the massless R–R charges.