Bound-states of D-branes in L-R asymmetric superstring vacua
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We discuss bound-states of D-branes in truly L-R asymmetric and thus non-geometric Type II vacuum configurations with extended supersymmetry. We argue for their stability as a result of residual supersymmetry and coupling to R-R potentials surviving in the massless spectrum. We then identify the open string excitations of these L-R asymmetric BPS D-branes. Finally, we briefly comment on possible applications and extensions.
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