Consistency of orbifold conformal field theories on \(K3\). (Q700565)

The location of \(G\)-orbifold conformal field theories for the groups \(G=\mathbb{Z}/M\) for \(M\in\{2,3,4,6\}\), \(G=\widehat D_n\), \(n\in\{4,5\}\) and \(G=\widehat\mathbb{T}\) the binary tetrahedral group, within the moduli space of \(N=(4,4)\) superconformal field theories associated to K3 surfaces is determined. The geometry of the moduli space is discussed in detail. From the mathematical point of view also of interest is the study of the geometry of those K3 surfaces which are obtained as orbifolds under the \(G\)-action, the study of singularities and their resolutions (and the appearing exceptional divisors). The cohomology and Kummer type lattices are determined (in this respect see also \textit{J. Bertin} [Invent. Math. 93, 267--284 (1988; Zbl 0688.14031)]). Explicit calculations are done. The \(B\)-fields are determined. The relation with the classical McKay correspondence is discussed.