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The physics of angular momentum in even space dimensions can be surprisingly counter-intuitive. Three such surprises, all associated with the properties of supersymmetric rotating objects, are examined: (i) 5D black holes, (ii) Dyonic instantons and (iii) Supertubes.
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Townsend, P.K. (2003). Surprises with Angular Momentum. In: Iagolnitzer, D., Rivasseau, V., Zinn-Justin, J. (eds) International Conference on Theoretical Physics. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-7907-1_15
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