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The finite gauge transformations in closed string field theory

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The finite gauge transformations for the classical nonpolynomial closed string field theory are constructed by iteration of infinitesimal transformations. A simple rule for the determination of the coefficients of the arising series is found.

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  1. Center for Theoretical Physics, Laboratory for Nuclear Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 02319, Cambridge, MA, USA

    Christian Schubert

  2. Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Heidelberg, Philosophenweg 16, D-6900, Heidelberg, Germany

    Christian Schubert

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Schubert, C. The finite gauge transformations in closed string field theory. Lett Math Phys 26, 259–264 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00420234

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