Flux compactifications in string theory:: A comprehensive review

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作者：
Graña, M
机构：
[1] CEA Saclay, Serv Phys Theor, F-91191 Gif Sur Yvette, France
[2] Ecole Normale Super, Phys Theor Lab, F-75231 Paris, France
[3] Ecole Polytech, Ctr Phys Theor, F-91128 Palaiseau, France
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PHYSICS REPORTS-REVIEW SECTION OF PHYSICS LETTERS | 2006年 / 423卷 / 03期
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10.1016/j.physrep.2005.10.008
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
摘要：
We present a pedagogical overview of flux compactifications in string theory, from the basic ideas to the most recent developments. We concentrate on closed-string fluxes in type-II theories. We start by reviewing the supersymmetric flux configurations with maximally symmetric four-dimensional spaces. We then discuss the no-go theorems (and their evasion) for compactifications with fluxes. We analyze the resulting four-dimensional effective theories, as well as some of its perturbative and non-perturbative corrections, focusing on moduli stabilization. Finally, we briefly review statistical studies of flux backgrounds. (c) 2005 Published by Elsevier B.V.
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