Effective action from M-theory on twisted connected sum \(G_2\)-manifolds (Q1749354)

The goal of the authors is to study the four-dimensional \(\mathcal N = 1\) low-energy effective action of from M-theory and compactifications on \(G_2\)-manifolds. It is shown that in the Kovalev limit the \(\mathcal N = 1\) vector multiplets furnish gauge theory sectors of extended supersymmetry. In the spectrum of twisted connected sum \(G_2\)-manifolds, the authors identify two universal \(\mathcal N = 1\) chiral fields. It is shown that various abelian and non-abelian gauge symmetries can be achieved. The Higgs and Coulomb branches of the \(\mathcal N = 2\) gauge theory sectors are analysed.