arxiv: 2603.19159 · v2 · submitted 2026-03-19 · ✦ hep-th

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S³ partition functions and Equivariant CY₄ /CY₃ correspondence from Quantum curves

Kiril Hristov , Naotaka Kubo , Yi Pang

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keywords S^3 partition functionFermi gas formalismquantum curvesAiry functiontopological string theoryCalabi-Yau manifoldsM2-brane theoriesequivariant correspondence

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Quantum curves produce Airy-function representations for S^3 partition functions in M2-brane theories that match equivariant topological string predictions and support a CY4 to C times CY3 correspondence.

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The authors apply the Fermi gas formalism and quantum curve techniques to the perturbative large-N expansion of the round three-sphere partition function for M2-brane theories that admit (p,q) 5-brane web descriptions, including flavored SYM and ABJM models. This produces Airy-function expressions that agree exactly with predictions from equivariant constant maps in topological string theory for the toric geometries of the conifold, the cone over Q^{1,1,1}, and the suspended pinch point. The work additionally proposes an equivariant correspondence between toric CY4 manifolds and C times CY3 manifolds that follows from relations between their associated quantum curves under specific constraints, suggesting a geometric basis for the topological string/spectral theory correspondence.

Core claim

Using the Fermi gas formalism and quantum curve techniques, we derive the Airy-function representation of the partition function and find exact agreement with predictions based on equivariant constant maps in topological string theory proposed in [1]. In particular, we provide affirmative tests of this proposal for the toric geometries C × C (the conifold), the cone over the Sasakian space Q^{1,1,1}, and C × SPP (the suspended pinch point). Motivated by a recent conjecture in [2], we further propose a novel equivariant correspondence between distinct toric Calabi-Yau manifolds of the form CY4 ↔ C × CY3, arising from relations between the corresponding quantum curves under specific constraint

What carries the argument

Quantum curves obtained from (p,q) 5-brane web descriptions of the 3d theories; their relations under specific constraints produce both the Airy-function partition functions and the equivariant CY4 ↔ C × CY3 correspondence.

If this is right

The Airy-function representation matches the equivariant topological string predictions exactly for the conifold, Q^{1,1,1} and SPP geometries.
The correspondence between CY4 and C × CY3 arises directly from relations among the quantum curves under the stated constraints.
The construction supplies an equivariant extension of the TS/ST correspondence and supplies new insight into the structure of the holographic duality.

Where Pith is reading between the lines

These are editorial extensions of the paper, not claims the author makes directly.

The quantum-curve relations may generalize to other 5-brane configurations and thereby identify further manifold correspondences.
The geometric origin suggested for the TS/ST correspondence could be tested by deriving additional topological string invariants from the spectral side in equivariant settings.
The same techniques may clarify the large-N structure of other 3d superconformal theories whose dual descriptions involve similar brane webs.

Load-bearing premise

The Fermi gas formalism applies directly to the general class of 3d theories with (p,q) 5-brane web descriptions and that relations between quantum curves under specific constraints imply a geometric CY4 to C times CY3 correspondence.

What would settle it

A direct computation of the first few perturbative coefficients in the large-N expansion for the conifold geometry that deviates from the equivariant topological string prediction, or a demonstration that the quantum curve relations fail to map consistently between the listed CY4 and C × CY3 pairs.

read the original abstract

We study the perturbative large-$N$ expansion of the round three-sphere partition function in a class of M2-brane theories, including flavored SYM and ABJM theories as well as more general 3d theories admitting dual $(p,q)$ 5-brane web descriptions. Using the Fermi gas formalism and quantum curve techniques, we derive the Airy-function representation of the partition function and find exact agreement with predictions based on equivariant constant maps in topological string theory proposed in [1]. In particular, we provide affirmative tests of this proposal for the toric geometries $\mathbb{C} \times \mathcal{C}$ (the conifold), the cone over the Sasakian space $Q^{1,1,1}$, and $\mathbb{C} \times \mathrm{SPP}$ (the suspended pinch point). Motivated by a recent conjecture in [2], we further propose a novel equivariant correspondence between distinct toric Calabi-Yau manifolds of the form $\mathrm{CY}_4 \leftrightarrow \mathbb{C} \times\mathrm{CY}_3$, arising from relations between the corresponding quantum curves under specific constraints. This correspondence suggests an equivariant extension and points toward a geometric origin of the topological string/spectral theory (TS/ST) correspondence, while offering new insight into the structure of the holographic duality.

Editorial analysis

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Desk Editor's Note private letter to a colleague

The paper confirms Airy-function matches for three geometries but proposes the CY4 to C x CY3 correspondence from curve relations without a direct geometric derivation.

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The key point is that this paper verifies the Airy-function form of the S^3 partition functions for the conifold, Q^{1,1,1}, and suspended pinch point using Fermi gas and quantum curve methods, matching the equivariant constant-map predictions from earlier work. It also suggests a new equivariant correspondence between toric CY4 and C x CY3 manifolds based on relations between their quantum curves under certain constraints. The checks for those three cases are the strongest part and give useful concrete support for the topological string predictions in the equivariant setting. The derivations follow standard techniques for these 5-brane web theories and appear consistent for the tested examples. The new correspondence is the fresher element, extending ideas from the cited conjecture by linking the spectral data across different Calabi-Yau types. This could help clarify the geometric side of the TS/ST correspondence if it holds up. The soft spot is in how the correspondence is motivated. It rests on algebraic relations between the quantum curves without an explicit map in equivariant cohomology or a derivation showing why those relations imply a duality of the underlying manifolds rather than a shared spectral property. The assumption that the Fermi gas approach applies to the broader class of (p,q) 5-brane theories is reasonable for the checked cases but would need more detail to generalize cleanly. The math and data for the affirmative tests look solid and reproducible from the methods given, with appropriate citations and no heavy self-reference issues. This work is aimed at researchers in 3d M2-brane theories and topological string dualities. Readers following the TS/ST correspondence or equivariant extensions will find the explicit checks worthwhile. The central claims for the verified geometries hold, so the paper deserves a serious referee even if the correspondence proposal needs expansion in revision. I would send it to peer review.

Referee Report

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Summary. The manuscript applies the Fermi gas formalism and quantum curve techniques to derive Airy-function representations of the round S^3 partition functions for 3d M2-brane theories with (p,q) 5-brane web descriptions, including flavored SYM, ABJM, and toric geometries such as C × conifold, Q^{1,1,1}, and C × SPP. It reports exact agreement with equivariant constant-map predictions from topological string theory. Motivated by a conjecture in [2], the paper proposes a novel equivariant correspondence CY4 ↔ C × CY3 arising from algebraic relations between the associated quantum curves under specific constraints, suggesting an extension of the TS/ST correspondence.

Significance. If the derivations and tests hold, the explicit Airy-function matches for the three geometries provide concrete affirmative tests of the equivariant predictions in [1]. The proposed correspondence, if rigorously established, would link distinct toric Calabi-Yau manifolds via quantum curves and point toward a geometric origin for the TS/ST correspondence, with potential implications for holographic dualities in M2-brane theories.

major comments (1)

[the discussion of the CY4 ↔ ℂ × CY3 correspondence (following the Q^{1,1,1} and SPP tests)] The section proposing the novel equivariant correspondence: the claim that relations between quantum curves under specific constraints establish a geometric CY4 ↔ ℂ × CY3 duality is introduced solely via algebraic identities without an explicit geometric map, equivariant cohomology identification, or derivation showing why the curve relation implies a manifold duality rather than a coincidental spectral identity. This is load-bearing for the central novel claim.

minor comments (1)

Clarify the precise constraints on the quantum curves that are required for the proposed correspondence to hold, and state whether these constraints are satisfied automatically by the toric geometries considered or require additional tuning.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

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We thank the referee for the careful reading of our manuscript and for highlighting this important point about the proposed correspondence. We address the major comment below.

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Referee: [the discussion of the CY4 ↔ ℂ × CY3 correspondence (following the Q^{1,1,1} and SPP tests)] The section proposing the novel equivariant correspondence: the claim that relations between quantum curves under specific constraints establish a geometric CY4 ↔ ℂ × CY3 duality is introduced solely via algebraic identities without an explicit geometric map, equivariant cohomology identification, or derivation showing why the curve relation implies a manifold duality rather than a coincidental spectral identity. This is load-bearing for the central novel claim.

Authors: We agree that the presentation in the manuscript relies primarily on the observed algebraic relations between the quantum curves under the stated constraints, motivated by the conjecture in [2]. These relations are not arbitrary: the quantum curves are derived directly from the toric data and (p,q) 5-brane web configurations of the respective geometries, and the specific constraints correspond to the equivariant parameters that isolate the constant-map contributions on the topological string side. In the cases of Q^{1,1,1} and SPP, the curve for the CY4 geometry reduces to the curve for ℂ × CY3 when the Kähler parameters are tuned accordingly, reflecting a shared Fermi gas spectral problem rather than a coincidence. Nevertheless, we acknowledge that an explicit geometric map or equivariant cohomology identification is not provided, and the correspondence remains conjectural within the TS/ST framework. We will revise the manuscript to add a short derivation sketch (based on the brane-web construction) explaining how the curve reduction arises, and we will clarify that the claim is a proposal suggested by the spectral identities, not a fully derived duality. This addresses the load-bearing aspect by making the conjectural status and motivation more explicit. revision: partial

Circularity Check

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Minor self-citation present but not load-bearing; central derivations remain independent

full rationale

The paper obtains the Airy-function representation of the S^3 partition function via the Fermi gas formalism and quantum curve techniques applied to the (p,q) 5-brane web descriptions. This yields explicit agreement with the equivariant constant-map predictions of [1] for the listed toric geometries, constituting an independent verification rather than a reduction by construction. The novel CY4 ↔ ℂ×CY3 correspondence is introduced as a proposal motivated by the conjecture in [2] and arising from observed algebraic relations between quantum curves under constraints; it is not claimed as a derived theorem that collapses to prior inputs. No self-definitional equations, fitted parameters renamed as predictions, or load-bearing uniqueness theorems imported from overlapping authors are present. The derivation chain is therefore self-contained against external benchmarks, with only minor self-citation that does not force the central claims.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

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The central claim rests on standard domain assumptions in topological string theory and 3d gauge theories with no new free parameters fitted in the abstract and no invented entities beyond the proposed correspondence.

axioms (2)

domain assumption The Fermi gas formalism applies to the class of M2-brane theories including flavored SYM and ABJM
Invoked to derive the large-N perturbative expansion of the S^3 partition function.
domain assumption Quantum curves can be defined for the toric geometries and their relations imply the CY4/CY3 correspondence under specific constraints
Central to both the Airy derivation and the new correspondence proposal.

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Using the Fermi gas formalism and quantum curve techniques, we derive the Airy-function representation of the partition function... propose a novel equivariant correspondence between distinct toric Calabi-Yau manifolds of the form CY4 ↔ ℂ × CY3, arising from relations between the corresponding quantum curves under specific constraints.
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