Covariant Field Equations of the M Theory Five-Brane

Authors:
  • PHP. S. Howe
    P. S. Howe
  • ESE. Sezgin
    E. Sezgin
  • PWP. C. West
    P. C. West
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Abstract
The component form of the equations of motion for the 5-brane in eleven-dimensions is derived from the superspace equations. These equations are fully covariant in six-dimensions. It is shown that double-dimensional reduction of the bosonic equations gives the equations of motion for a 4-brane in ten dimensions governed by the Born-Infeld action.