Matter From Geometry
arXiv:hep-th/9606086 · doi:10.1016/S0550-3213(97)00280-0
Abstract
We provide a local geometric description of how charged matter arises in type IIA, M-theory, or F-theory compactifications on Calabi-Yau manifolds. The basic idea is to deform a higher singularity into a lower one through Cartan deformations which vary over space. The results agree with expectations based on string dualities.
11 pages, Harvmac (b) mode