Zariski 3-Algebra Model of M-Theory

Matsuo Sato

Department of Natural Science, Faculty of Education, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, Japan.

DOI: 10.4236/jmp.2013.44A006                

Abstract

We review on Zariski 3-algebra model of M-theory. The model is obtained by Zariski quantization of a semi-light-cone supermembrane action. The model has manifest N=1 supersymmetry in eleven dimensions and its relation to the supermembrane action is clear.

Keywords

M-Theory; 3-Algebra; Matrix Model; String Theory

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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