Abstract
We present a conformal field theory which describes a homogeneous four dimensional Lorentz-signature space-time. The model is an ungauged Wess-Zumino-Witten model based on a central extension of the Poincaré algebra. The central charge of this theory is exactly four, just like four dimensional Minkowski space. The model can be interpreted as a four dimensional monochromatic plane wave. As there are three commuting isometries, other interesting geometries are expected to emerge via O(3,3) duality.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3751-3753 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Physical review letters |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Physics and Astronomy