Matrix model approach to the N = 2 U (N) gauge theory with matter in the fundamental representation

We use matrix model technology to study the N = 2 U (N) gauge theory with Nf massive hypennultiplets in the fundamental representation. We perform a completely perturbative calculation of the periods ai and the prepotential F(a) up to the first instanton level, finding agreement with previous results in the literature. We also derive the Seiberg-Witten curve and differential from the large-M solution of the matrix model. We show that the two cases Nf < N and N ≤ Nf < 2N can be treated simultaneously. © SISSA/ISAS 2003.

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Creator
Stephen G. Naculich
Howard J. Schnitzer
Niclas Wyllard
Date
2003-01-01
Bowdoin Department or Program
Physics and Astronomy
Subject
1/N Expansion
Extended Supersymmetry
Matrix Models
Nonperturbative Effects
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