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Level-two scalar Virasoro null state (∣Z⟩=(L−2​+23​L−12​)∣p⟩)

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For L0​∣p⟩=−∣p⟩, the descendant Z=(L−2​+23​L−12​)∣p⟩ obeys L1​Z=0 and L2​Z=(D−26)∣p⟩/2. It becomes physical and null at 26 and supplies the scalar quotient needed for the massive spin-two light-cone gauge in string theory spectrum.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2015 / iii / Paper 49 / 4 / Solution

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