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arxiv: 1210.1591 · v3 · pith:E63T76N7new · submitted 2012-10-04 · ✦ hep-th · gr-qc· math-ph· math.MP

A bi-invariant Einstein-Hilbert action for the non-geometric string

classification ✦ hep-th gr-qcmath-phmath.MP
keywords actionstringbi-invarianteinstein-hilbertnon-geometricsymplectictheoryusual
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Inspired by recent studies on string theory with non-geometric fluxes, we develop a differential geometry calculus combining usual diffeomorphisms with what we call beta-diffeomorphisms. This allows us to construct a manifestly bi-invariant Einstein-Hilbert type action for the graviton, the dilaton and a dynamical (quasi-)symplectic structure. The equations of motion of this symplectic gravity theory, further generalizations and the relation to the usual form of the string effective action are discussed. The Seiberg-Witten limit, known for open strings to relate commutative with non-commutative theories, makes an interesting appearance.

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