Towards a Noncommutative Geometric Approach to Matrix Compactification
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چکیده
In this paper we study generic M(atrix) theory compactifications that are specified by a set of quotient conditions. A procedure is proposed, which both associates an algebra to each compactification and leads deductively to general solutions for the matrix variables. The notion of noncommutative geometry on the dual space is central to this construction. As examples we apply this procedure to various orbifolds and orientifolds, including ALE spaces and quotients of tori. While the old solutions are derived in a uniform way, new solutions are obtained in several cases. Our study also leads to a new formulation of gauge theory on quantum spaces. Present Address: Department of Physics, Jadwin Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 On sabbatical from Department of Physics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0830
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