A Derivation of K-Theory from M-Theory

Abstract

We show how some aspects of the K-theory classification of RR fluxes follow from a careful analysis of the phase of the M-theory action. This is a shortened and simplified companion paper to ``E8 Gauge Theory, and a Derivation of K-Theory from M-Theory.''

arXiv comment16pp. harvmac b-mode; small mistake corrected

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