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Nemanja Kaloper

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arXiv1994

Field Redefinitions in String Theory as a Solution Generating Technique

The purpose of this work is to show that there exists an additional invariance of the $β$-function equations of string theory on $d+1$-dimensional targets with $d$ toroidal isometries. It corresponds to a shift of the dilaton field and a scaling of the lapse function, and is reminiscent of string field redefinitions. While it preserves the form of the $β$-function equations, it changes the effective action and the solutions. Thus it can be used as a solution generating technique. It is particularly interesting to note that there are field redefinitions which map solutions with non-zero string cosmological constant to those with zero cosmological constant. Several simple examples involving two- and three-dimensional black holes and black strings are provided to illustrate the role of such field redefinitions.

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arXiv1993

Topological Mass Generation in Three-Dimensional String Theory

The effective action of string theory in three dimensions is investigated, incorporating the Lorentz and gauge Chern-Simons terms in the definition of the Kalb-Ramond axion field strength. Since in three dimensions any three-form is trivial, the action can be reformulated by properly integrating the axion out. The circumstances under which it can be recast in form of topologically massive gravity coupled to a topologically massive gauge theory are pointed out. Finally, the strong coupling limit of the resulting action is inspected, with the focus on the roles played by the axion and dilaton fields.

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arXiv1993

Three Dimensional Black Holes and Four Dimensional Black Strings as Nonlinear Sigma Models

Two solutions of stringy gravity in three and four dimensions which admit interpretation as a black hole and a black string, respectively, are discussed. It is demonstrated that they are exact WZWN nonlinear sigma models to all orders in the inverse string tension, and hence represent exact conformal field theories on the world-sheet. Furthermore, since the dilaton for these two solutions is constant, they also solve the equations of motion of standard GR with a minimally coupled three form field strength. (Based on a talk presented at the Conference on Quantum Aspects of Black Holes, U. of California, Santa Barbara CA June 21-27 '93, and a poster presented at 5th Canadian Conference on General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics, Waterloo, Ont., May 13-15, 1993.)

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arXiv1993

Exact Primordial Black Strings in Four Dimensions

A solution of effective string theory in four dimensions is presented which admits interpretation of a rotating black cosmic string. It is constructed by tensoring the three dimensional black hole, extended with the Kalb-Ramond axion, with a flat direction. The physical interpretation of the solution is discussed, with special attention on the axion, which is found to play a role very similar to a Higgs field. Finally, it is pointed out that the solution represents an exact WZWN $σ$ model on the string world sheet, to all orders in the inverse string tension $α'$.

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arXiv1992

A Closed Bianchi I Universe in String Theory

A special Bianchi I universe is constructed in $~4D~$ string theory. Geometrically it represents a $~3D~$ anti-de-Sitter space crossed with a flat direction whereas in terms of an associated conformal field theory it is an extremal case of a gauged WZWN theory with target the coset $~SU(1,1) \times R^2 / R~$. Some of its properties are discussed.

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arXiv1992

Stringy Cosmic Strings and Axion Cohomology

The static stationary axially symmetric background ("infinite cosmic string") of the $D=4$ string theory provided with an axion charge is studied in the effective theory approach. The most general exact solution is constructed. It is found that the Kalb-Ramond axion charge, present in the string topology $R^{3} \times S^{1}$, produces nontrivial gravitational field configurations which feature horizons. The corresponding ``no-hair'' theorems are proved which stress uniqueness of black strings. Connection of the solutions with the gauged WZWN sigma model constructions on the world sheet is discussed since they are the only target spaces which hide their singularities behind horizons, and thus obey the cosmic censorship conjecture.

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