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Vector and Spinor Representation in Ramond-Neveu-Schwarz Superstring Theory
I am learning Ramnond-Neveu-Schwarz Superstring theory (RNS theory). I often find the following notation, especially in the closed string spectrum etc.:
$$\mathbf{8}_s,\mathbf{8}_v $$
And it is ...
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Number of Components of a Spinor
I'm trying to develop my understanding of spinors. In quantum field theory I've learned that a spinor is a 4 component complex vector field on Minkowski space which transforms under the chiral ...
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What is the definition of precession (in the context of Spinors)?
What is the definition of "precession"? How is it applicable to abstract objects such as Spinors? I understand the mathematics, but don't understand what one means by "precession angle" etc when it ...
