Hiding the extra dimensions: a review on scale separation in string theory

We present an overview of both older and recent developments concerning scale separation in string theory. We focus on parametric scale separation obtained at the classical level in flux compactifications down to AdS vacua. We review the scenarios that have been proposed to achieve a hierarchy of sc...

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Autor principal: Coudarchet, Thibaut (Autor)
Formato: Article (Journal)
Lenguaje:inglés
Publicado: 6 May 2024
In: Physics reports
Year: 2024, Volumen: 1064, Pages: 1-28
ISSN:0370-1573
DOI:10.1016/j.physrep.2024.02.003
Acceso en línea:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physrep.2024.02.003
Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0370157324000553
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Notas de Autor:Thibaut Coudarchet
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Sumario:We present an overview of both older and recent developments concerning scale separation in string theory. We focus on parametric scale separation obtained at the classical level in flux compactifications down to AdS vacua. We review the scenarios that have been proposed to achieve a hierarchy of scales between spacetime and the internal space, built from a low-dimensional perspective. We then discuss how they have been understood to arise from proper higher-dimensional descriptions. Eventually, limitations of these constructions as well as Swampland and holographic arguments addressing the question of scale separation in string theory are discussed. The purpose of the review is to draw an accurate picture of the state of the art of the subject at the moment.
Notas:Online verfügbar 16 February 2024, Version des Artikels 16 February 2024
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Descripción Física:Online Resource
ISSN:0370-1573
DOI:10.1016/j.physrep.2024.02.003