Quantum Polarization of D4-branes
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The low energy effective field theory of type II D4-branes coupled to bulk supergravity fields is used to investigate {\it quantum} effects for D4-branes in the D0 supergravity background. Classically, the D4-branes are unaffected by this background. However, quantum (one-loop) effects are argued to lead to an induced density of D0-brane charge; e.g., D0-multipole moments on the D4-brane. The effect is divergent in field theory, but is expected to be cut-off naturally by stringy corrections.
15 pages, Some changes in the implications for string theory after discussions with Friedel Epple
15 pages, Some changes in the implications for string theory after discussions with Friedel Epple