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Exceptional Field Theory I: $E_{6(6)}$ covariant Form of M-Theory and Type IIB

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We present the details of the recently constructed $E_{6(6)}$ covariant extension of 11-dimensional supergravity. This theory requires a 5+27 dimensional spacetime in which the `internal' coordinates transform in the $\bar{\bf 27}$ of $E_{6(6)}$. All fields are $E_{6(6)}$ tensors and transform under (gauged) internal generalized diffeomorphisms. The `Kaluza-Klein' vector field acts as a gauge field for the $E_{6(6)}$ covariant `E-bracket' rather than a Lie bracket, requiring the presence of two-forms akin to the tensor hierarchy of gauged supergravity. We construct the complete and unique action that is gauge invariant under generalized diffeomorphisms in the internal and external coordinates. The theory is subject to covariant section constraints on the derivatives, implying that only a subset of the extra 27 coordinates is physical. We give two solutions of the section constraints: the first preserves GL(6) and embeds the action of the complete (i.e. untruncated) 11-dimensional supergravity; the second preserves GL(5) x SL(2) and embeds complete type IIB supergravity. As a by-product, we thus obtain an off-shell action for type IIB supergravity.

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Homotopy transfer for massive Kaluza-Klein modes

hep-th · 2025-12-02 · unverdicted · novelty 7.0

An algorithm based on homotopy transfer in L∞ algebras produces gauge-invariant fields for massive Kaluza-Klein modes that remain covariant under unbroken zero-mode gauge transformations.

Non-associative structures in extended geometry

hep-th · 2025-09-17 · unverdicted · novelty 7.0

Defines non-associative superalgebra on Kac-Moody modules to generalize vector fields and Lie derivatives, reproducing extended geometry.

Duality-covariant particles and exotic branes

hep-th · 2026-06-25 · conditional · novelty 6.0

A particle worldline in E8 exceptional field theory is made gauge-invariant by adding a coadjoint-orbit "duality charge", and the same Hamiltonian framework organizes exotic zero-brane dynamics such as the 0^(1,7) brane.

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  • The asymptotic charges of Curtright dual graviton and Curtright extensions of BMS algebra hep-th · 2026-02-23 · unverdicted · none · ref 87 · internal anchor

    The asymptotic charges of the Curtright dual graviton in D=5 split into scalar, vector, and TT sectors that close into an abelian extension of a BMS-like algebra when the vector parameter is restricted to o(4).

  • Homotopy transfer for massive Kaluza-Klein modes hep-th · 2025-12-02 · unverdicted · none · ref 15 · internal anchor

    An algorithm based on homotopy transfer in L∞ algebras produces gauge-invariant fields for massive Kaluza-Klein modes that remain covariant under unbroken zero-mode gauge transformations.

  • Non-associative structures in extended geometry hep-th · 2025-09-17 · unverdicted · none · ref 7 · internal anchor

    Defines non-associative superalgebra on Kac-Moody modules to generalize vector fields and Lie derivatives, reproducing extended geometry.

  • Duality-covariant particles and exotic branes hep-th · 2026-06-25 · conditional · none · ref 5 · internal anchor

    A particle worldline in E8 exceptional field theory is made gauge-invariant by adding a coadjoint-orbit "duality charge", and the same Hamiltonian framework organizes exotic zero-brane dynamics such as the 0^(1,7) brane.

  • Consistent Truncations from Duality Symmetries and Desingularization of Orbifold Uplifts hep-th · 2026-04-10 · unverdicted · none · ref 14

    G_S-invariant subsectors yield consistent truncations for pure supergravities and prove that type IIB uplifts of multicharge spindle solutions are always non-regular with eight codimension-six orbifold singularities.