Low curvature effective action in string theory

In summary, the effective action for a \sigma-model is given by an integral over the target space with terms including the Ricci scalar, the dilaton, and an ambiguity in the dilation potential. This action can be derived by expanding the \sigma-model action in powers of R. However, it is unclear where the matter sector S_m and the ambiguity in the dilation potential V(\phi) come from. It is possible that this effective action is uniquely determined and does not allow for new matter fields.
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String effective action:
[tex]
S=-\frac{1}{2\lambda_{\text{s}}^{d-1}}\int d^{d+1}x\sqrt{|g|}e^{-\phi}\left[R+(\nabla\phi)^2+2\lambda_{\text{s}}^{d-1}V(\phi)-\frac{1}{12}H^2\right]+S_m
[/tex]
where
[tex]
H^2=H_{\mu\nu\alpha}H^{\mu\nu\alpha}\\
H_{\mu\nu\alpha}=\partial_\mu B_{\nu\alpha}+\partial_\nu B_{\alpha\mu}+\partial_{\alpha} H_{\mu\nu}
[/tex]
and [itex]B_{\mu\nu}[/itex], [itex]\phi[/itex] and [itex]R[/itex] are antisymmetric tensor, dilaton, Ricci scalar on target space respectively.

Effective action can be derived by expanding the [itex]\sigma[/itex]-model action in powers of [itex]R[/itex].
But where do the matter sector [itex]S_m[/itex] and ambiguity of dilation potential [itex]V(\phi)[/itex] come from?
If this action can be derived by this way, I'm afraid the effective action is determined uniquely and new matter fields don't appear.
 
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1. What is the low curvature effective action in string theory?

The low curvature effective action in string theory is a mathematical formulation of the dynamics of strings in a low energy regime. It describes the behavior of strings in a background spacetime with weak gravitational fields, and is an important tool for studying the properties of strings and their interactions.

2. How is the low curvature effective action derived?

The low curvature effective action is derived from the full string theory action by performing a perturbative expansion in terms of the string coupling constant. This allows for the separation of high and low energy modes, with the low energy modes being described by the effective action.

3. What is the significance of the low curvature effective action in string theory?

The low curvature effective action is significant because it provides a simplified, yet accurate, description of the dynamics of strings in a low energy regime. It allows for the calculation of physical observables and the study of string interactions in a more manageable way compared to the full string theory action.

4. How is the low curvature effective action used in string theory research?

The low curvature effective action is used extensively in string theory research to study various phenomena such as black holes, cosmological models, and particle interactions. It is also used in the formulation of effective field theories for strings, which can be used to make predictions about observable phenomena.

5. What are some limitations of the low curvature effective action in string theory?

One limitation of the low curvature effective action is that it is only applicable in the low energy regime, and cannot describe the dynamics of strings in high energy situations. Additionally, it is a perturbative approach and may not accurately capture all the non-perturbative effects of string theory. There are also open questions about the uniqueness and consistency of the low curvature effective action.

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