Remarks on partition functions of topological string theory on generalized conifolds

arXiv1301.4548MaRDI QIDQ6238870FDOQ6238870

Publication date: 19 January 2013

Abstract: The method of topological vertex for topological string theory on toric Calabi-Yau 3-folds is reviewed. Implications of an explicit formula of partition functions in the "on-strip" case, typically the generalized conifolds, are considered. Generating functions of part of the partition functions are shown to be tau functions of the KP hierarchy. The associated Baker-Akhiezer functions play the role of wave functions, and satisfy

q

-difference equations. These

q

-difference equations represent the quantum mirror curves conjectured by Gukov and Su{l}kowski.

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Symmetric functions and generalizations (05E05) Completely integrable infinite-dimensional Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems, integration methods, integrability tests, integrable hierarchies (KdV, KP, Toda, etc.) (37K10) String and superstring theories; other extended objects (e.g., branes) in quantum field theory (81T30)

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