Euclidean M-theory background dual to a three-dimensional scale-invariant field theory without conformal invariance

We show that 11-dimensional supergravity in Euclidean signature admits an exact classical solution with isometry corresponding to a three-dimensional scale-invariant field theory without conformal invariance. We also construct the holographic renormalization group flow that connects the known UV con...

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Veröffentlicht in:Physical review. D 2017-02, Vol.95 (4), Article 046006
1. Verfasser: Nakayama, Yu
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We show that 11-dimensional supergravity in Euclidean signature admits an exact classical solution with isometry corresponding to a three-dimensional scale-invariant field theory without conformal invariance. We also construct the holographic renormalization group flow that connects the known UV conformal fixed point and the new scale-invariant but not conformal fixed point. In view of holography, the existence of such classical solutions suggests that the topologically twisted M2-brane gauge theory possesses a scale-invariant but not conformal phase.
ISSN:2470-0010
2470-0029
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevD.95.046006