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Non-BPS D-Brane Systems

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Progress in String Theory and M-Theory

Part of the book series: NATO Science Series ((ASIC,volume 564))

Abstract

In this set of lectures various properties of D-branes are discussed. After reviewing the basics, we discuss unstable D-brane/anti-D-brane systems, a subject pioneered by Sen. Following him, we discuss the construction of the non-BPS DO-brane in type I theory. This state is stable since it carries a conserved Z2 charge. The general classification of Dbrane charges using K-theory is discussed. The results for the type I theory, and the T-dual type I’ theory, are emphasized. Compactification of type I on a circle or torus gives a theory with 16 supersymmetries in 9d or 3d. In each case the moduli space has three branches. The spectrum of non-BPS D-branes are different for each of these branches. We conclude by pointing out some problems with the type I D7-brane and D3-brane predicted by K-theory.

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Schwarz, J.H. (2001). Non-BPS D-Brane Systems. In: Baulieu, L., Green, M., Picco, M., Windey, P. (eds) Progress in String Theory and M-Theory. NATO Science Series, vol 564. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0852-5_5

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