Supertubes and superconducting membranes

Rubén Cordero, Zelin Miguel-Pilar

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Abstract

We show the equivalence between configurations that arise from string theory of type IIA, called supertubes, and superconducting membranes at the bosonic level. We find equilibrium and oscillating configurations for a tubular membrane carrying a current along its axis.

Translated title of the contributionSupertubos y membranas superconductoras
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationADVANCED SUMMER SCHOOL IN PHYSICS 2006
Subtitle of host publicationFrontiers in Contemporary Physics: EAV06
Pages63-66
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
EventADVANCED SUMMER SCHOOL IN PHYSICS 2006: Frontiers in Contemporary Physics: EAV06 - Cinvestav, Mexico City, Mexico
Duration: 10 Jul 200614 Jul 2006

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume885
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceADVANCED SUMMER SCHOOL IN PHYSICS 2006: Frontiers in Contemporary Physics: EAV06
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCinvestav, Mexico City
Period10/07/0614/07/06

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