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A simple analytic solution for tachyon condensation

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We discuss a new, simple analytic solution for tachyon condensation in open string field theory. In particular, the new solution requires no regularization or “phantom term,” and the proof of Sen’s first conjecture requires only a few lines of calculation.

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Erler, T. A simple analytic solution for tachyon condensation. Theor Math Phys 163, 705–709 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11232-010-0053-z

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