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We show how the recent classification of half-supersymmetric branes of maximal supergravity has a simple group-theoretical characterization in terms of the longest weights of the T-duality representation to which the potentials that couple to these branes belong. We identify the branes of half-maximal supergravity that have Dirac-Born-Infeld-Volkov-Akulov worldvolume dynamics. We show that reducing the branes of ten-dimensional string theory leads to the half-supersymmetric branes in lower dimensions provided we impose simple wrapping rules for these branes. The origin and interpretation of these wrapping rules is discussed.
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E. A. Bergshoeff wishes to thank the organizers of the BUDS2013 meeting in Frascati for giving the opportunity to give a talk and for providing a stimulating atmosphere.
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Bergshoeff, E.A., Riccioni, F. (2014). Vector Branes. In: Bellucci, S. (eds) Breaking of Supersymmetry and Ultraviolet Divergences in Extended Supergravity. Springer Proceedings in Physics, vol 153. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03774-5_3
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