D-branes, orientifolds and K theory

Stefanski, B. (2002). D-branes, orientifolds and K theory. Paper presented at the Workshop on the Quantum Structure of Spacetime and the Geometric Nature of Fundamental Interactions, 13-09-2001 - 20-09-2001, Corfu, Greece.

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Abstract

The complete D-brane spectrum in ZZ[squared] orientifolds is computed. Stable non-BPS D-branes with both integral and torsion charges are found. The relation to K-theory is discussed and a new K-theory relevant to orientifolds is suggested.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics Q Science > QC Physics
Divisions:	School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences > Department of Mathematical Science
URI:	http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/12561

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