M-theory and Characteristic Classes
arXiv:hep-th/0501245 · doi:10.1088/1126-6708/2005/08/020
Abstract
In this note we show that the Chern-Simons and the one-loop terms in the M-theory action can be written in terms of new characters involving the M-theory four-form and the string classes. This sheds a new light on the topological structure behind M-theory and suggests the construction of a theory of `higher' characteristic classes.
arXiv comment8 pages. Error in gravitational term fixed; minor corrections; reference and acknowledgement added
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