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Linear dilaton counterexample to zero integration constant

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Bosonic string theory Polyakov action String nonlinear sigma model Sigma-model beta function Leading metric-dilaton Weyl condition Dilaton equation from contracted Bianchi identity
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In flat target space, φ=qa​Xa has zero Hessian and therefore solves the leading metric-dilaton Weyl condition for every constant covector q. But □φ−2∣∇φ∣2=−2q2, which need not vanish. This demonstrates the integration constant left by the contracted Bianchi identity. Full quantum Weyl invariance fixes the allowed q2 through the central charge, as in a linear dilaton conformal field theory; the metric equation alone does not.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2017 / iii / Paper 306 / 2 / Solution

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