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We consider Seiberg electric-magnetic dualities for 4d \({\mathcal{N} = 1}\) SYM theories with SO(N) gauge group. For all such known theories we construct superconformal indices (SCIs) in terms of elliptic hypergeometric integrals. Equalities of these indices for dual theories lead both to proven earlier special function identities and new conjectural relations for integrals. In particular, we describe a number of new elliptic beta integrals associated with the s-confining theories with the spinor matter fields. Reductions of some dualities from SP(2N) to SO(2N) or SO(2N + 1) gauge groups are described. Interrelation of SCIs and the Witten anomaly is briefly discussed. Possible applications of the elliptic hypergeometric integrals to a two-parameter deformation of 2d conformal field theory and related matrix models are indicated. Connections of the reduced SCIs with the state integrals of knot theory, generalized AGT duality for (3 + 3)d theories, and a 2d vortex partition function are described.
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Spiridonov, V.P., Vartanov, G.S. Elliptic Hypergeometry of Supersymmetric Dualities II. Orthogonal Groups, Knots, and Vortices. Commun. Math. Phys. 325, 421–486 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00220-013-1861-4
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