Abstract

We propose a four-dimensional supersymmetric theory that deconstructs, in a particular limit, the six-dimensional (2, 0) theory of type Dk. This 4d theory is defined by a necklace quiver with alternating gauge nodes O(2k) and Sp(k). We test this proposal by comparing the 6d half-BPS index to the Higgs branch Hilbert series of the 4d theory. In the process, we overcome several technical difficulties, such as Hilbert series calculations for non-complete intersections, and the choice of O versus SO gauge groups. Consistently, the result matches the Coulomb branch formula for the mirror theory upon reduction to 3d.

Highlights

  • (MSYM) in 5d with gauge algebra A and D respectively [3, 4]

  • With the deconstruction of the type Dk N = (2, 0) theory in mind, we explore in the rest of this section the Coulomb branch Hilbert series of theories AGN for G an orthogonal or a symplectic group, and use these results as a guide for finding the correct mirror theory, which will be of type BGN1,G2 withorthogonal and symplectic gauge groups

  • Because of the data of table 3, we expect the mirror theory to be a circular quiver with gauge algebras Bk and Ck. We can check this against a Higgs branch Hilbert series. It appears that it is not possible to determine using this method if the gauge group of type Bk is SO(2k + 1) or O(2k + 1), as remarkably, both theories turn out to have the same Higgs branch Hilbert series, which is equal to the Coulomb branch Hilbert series of ASNp(k)

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Summary

Deconstruction of the type A theory

The Higgs branch of theories with eight supercharges is independent of the dimension of the theory (4d or 3d) [12], so we can as well compute it for the theory obtained from the IIA set-up by reducing along x3 This is implemented by T-duality, obtaining a IIB configuration with k D3 branes along (x1, x2, x6) and N NS5 branes along (x1, x2, x3, x4, x5). In addition we will need the “magnetic theories” to those These are generically a 3d theory with gauge group G, one adjoint hypermultiplet and N matter fields. Note that in the case when G is symplectic/(special) orthogonal, the matter fields will be half-hypermultiplets

The Half BPS Index
Computation of the Higgs branch Hilbert series
Mirror symmetry and Hilbert series
Other theories
Towards deconstruction of the type D theory
Conclusion and future directions
Complete intersections and regular sequences
A counter example of complete intersection
An example of complete intersection
Regular Sequences with Macaulay 2

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