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Supermembranes and super matrix models

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Quantum Aspects of Gauge Theories, Supersymmetry and Unification

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We review recent developments in the theory of supermembranes and their relation to matrix models.

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de Wit, B. (1999). Supermembranes and super matrix models. In: Ceresole, A., Kounnas, C., Lüst, D., Theisen, S. (eds) Quantum Aspects of Gauge Theories, Supersymmetry and Unification. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 525. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0104241

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