Sectors in String theory and the N-S N-S sector

robousy · Jan 30, 2008

Hey folks,

Can someone explain what is meant by a 'sector' in string theory, or provide links/refs. I've tried a search on google and xxx.lanl.gov but nothing very useful turns up.

Also, what is the N-S N-S sector (I know it stands for Neveu Schwarz). I think its a description of fermions that are periodic / anti periodic on a closed string, is this about right??

Any help appreciated!

Demystifier · Jan 31, 2008

For a good pedagogic free online introduction to string theory, including the explanation of sectors (Sec. 5.2), see:
http://lanl.arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0207142

robousy · Jan 31, 2008

Great, looks like what I'm looking for. Thanks demystifier!

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