What does 'Coulomb branch' mean?

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The term 'Coulomb branch' refers to a specific concept in the context of M-branes and moduli spaces in theoretical physics. It is associated with the behavior of certain supersymmetric theories and their low-energy effective descriptions. The discussion highlights the need for a deeper understanding of moduli spaces, particularly in relation to M-branes, as outlined in the provided Wikipedia link.

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The phrase 'Coulomb branch' appeared several times in a paper on M-branes, but I don't know its meaning.
Is there anyone who explain it for me?
Thanks.
 
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