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Matrix theory (physics)

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Matrix theory (also written M(atrix) theory) is a fundamental formulation of M-theory, in terms of interacting D0-branes (zero-dimensional Dirichlet branes) in infinite momentum frame, proposed by Banks, Fishler, Shenker, and Susskind.

References

  • T. Banks, W. Fischler, S.H. Shenker and L. Susskind, "M Theory As A Matrix Model: A Conjecture". Phys. Rev. D55 (1997). arXiv:{{{1}}} .
  • W. Taylor, "M(atrix) Theory: Matrix Quantum Mechanics as a Fundamental Theory". arXiv:{{{1}}} .