Matrix Theory and U-duality in Seven Dimensions
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چکیده
We demonstrate the emergence of the U-duality group in compactification of Matrix theory on a 4-torus. The discussion involves non-trivial effects in strongly coupled 4+1 dimensional gauge theory, and highlights some interesting phenomena in the Matrix theory description of compactified M-theory.
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