SymTFTs and duality defects from 6d SCFTs on 4-manifolds
A bstract In this work we study particular TQFTs in three dimensions, known as Symmetry
Topological Field Theories (or SymTFTs), to identify line defects of two-dimensional CFTs …
Topological Field Theories (or SymTFTs), to identify line defects of two-dimensional CFTs …
6D SCFTs, center-flavor symmetries, and Stiefel-Whitney compactifications
The center-flavor symmetry of a gauge theory specifies the global form of consistent gauge
and flavor bundle background field configurations. For 6D gauge theories which arise from a …
and flavor bundle background field configurations. For 6D gauge theories which arise from a …
Higgs branch of 6D (1, 0) SCFTs and little string theories with Dynkin DE-type SUSY enhancement
C Lawrie, L Mansi - Physical Review D, 2024 - APS
We detail the Higgs branches of 6D (1, 0) superconformal field theories (SCFTs) and little
string theories (LSTs) that exhibit supersymmetry-enhancing Higgs branch renormalization …
string theories (LSTs) that exhibit supersymmetry-enhancing Higgs branch renormalization …
Snowmass white paper on SCFTs
Superconformal field theories (SCFTs) occupy a central role in the study of many aspects of
quantum field theory. In this white paper for the Snowmass process we give a brief overview …
quantum field theory. In this white paper for the Snowmass process we give a brief overview …
Bestiary of 6D (1, 0) SCFTs: Nilpotent orbits and anomalies
Many six-dimensional (1, 0) superconformal field theories (SCFTs) are known to fall into
families labeled by nilpotent orbits of certain simple Lie algebras. For each of the three …
families labeled by nilpotent orbits of certain simple Lie algebras. For each of the three …
Rank E-string on a torus with flux
We discuss compactifications of rank $ Q $ E-string theory on a torus with fluxes for abelian
subgroups of the $ E_8 $ global symmetry of the $6 d $ SCFT. We argue that the theories …
subgroups of the $ E_8 $ global symmetry of the $6 d $ SCFT. We argue that the theories …
5d to 3d compactifications and discrete anomalies
A bstract Much insight into the dynamics of quantum field theories can be gained by studying
the relationship between field theories in different dimensions. An interesting observation is …
the relationship between field theories in different dimensions. An interesting observation is …
Rank E-string on spheres with flux
We consider compactifications of rank $ Q $ E-string theory on a genus zero surface with no
punctures but with flux for various subgroups of the $\mathrm {E} _8\times\mathrm {SU}(2) …
punctures but with flux for various subgroups of the $\mathrm {E} _8\times\mathrm {SU}(2) …
On the 3d compactifications of 5d SCFTs associated with SU (N+ 1) gauge theories
A bstract We study the 3d\(\mathcal {N}\)= 2 theories resulting from the compactification of a
family of 5d SCFTs on a torus with flux in the global symmetry. The family of 5d SCFTs used …
family of 5d SCFTs on a torus with flux in the global symmetry. The family of 5d SCFTs used …
Sequences of 6d SCFTs on generic Riemann surfaces
A bstract We consider compactifications of 6d minimal (D N+ 3, D N+ 3) type conformal
matter SCFTs on a generic Riemann surface. We derive the theories corresponding to three …
matter SCFTs on a generic Riemann surface. We derive the theories corresponding to three …