Search for a realistic Kaluza-Klein theory

Edward Witten

doi:10.1016/0550-3213(81)90021-3

Search for a realistic Kaluza-Klein theory

Edward Witten

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An attempt is made to construct a realistic model of particle physics based on eleven-dimensional supergravity with seven dimensions compactified. It is possible to obtain an SU(3) × SU(2) × U(1) gauge group, but the proper fermion quantum numbers are difficult to achieve.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	412-428
Number of pages	17
Journal	Nuclear Physics, Section B
Volume	186
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0550-3213(81)90021-3
State	Published - Aug 10 1981

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Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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