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BRST physical-state constraints of an open string ((L0​−1)∣Ψ⟩=Lm>0​∣Ψ⟩=0)

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Branch of physics String theory Bosonic string theory Polyakov action Worldsheet ghost field BRST operator
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For a matter state tensored with the ghost oscillator vacuum, the BRST charge produces the independent ghost states c0​∣0⟩ and c−m​∣0⟩ with coefficients (L0​−1)∣Ψ⟩ and Lm​∣Ψ⟩. Thus BRST closure is equivalent to (L0​−1)∣Ψ⟩=0 and Lm>0​∣Ψ⟩=0 in this sector. It reproduces old covariant string quantization and the open bosonic string mass spectrum.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2014 / iii / Paper 46 / 3 / Solution

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