arxiv: 2604.07433 · v1 · submitted 2026-04-08 · ✦ hep-th

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A Duality Web for Non-Supersymmetric Strings

Zihni Kaan Baykara , Matilda Delgado , Emilian Dudas , Hector Parra De Freitas , Cumrun Vafa

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keywords non-supersymmetric strings0A orientifolds0B orientifoldsheterotic stringsM-theory dualitiesF-theoryZ2 quotientsstring dualities

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Distinct Z2 quotients of M-theory on joined circles produce both 0A orientifolds and non-supersymmetric E-type heterotic strings, including the tachyon-free SO(16) x SO(16) model.

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The paper establishes a duality web connecting various non-supersymmetric string theories in ten dimensions through geometric constructions in M-theory and F-theory. It shows that different Z2 quotients of M-theory on two circles joined at a point yield both 0A orientifolds and E-type heterotic strings, including the tachyon-free SO(16) x SO(16) model. Similar quotients in F-theory connect 0B orientifolds to D-type heterotic strings. This framework also bolsters conjectures linking these models to compactifications of bosonic strings. A sympathetic reader would care because it unifies disparate models under a common geometric origin, potentially clarifying their stability and spectra.

Core claim

We argue that the distinct Z_2 quotients of M-theory on S^1 ∨ S^1 lead to both 0A orientifolds as well as non-supersymmetric 10d heterotic vacua of the E-type, including the tachyon-free SO(16)×SO(16) strings. We identify certain Z_2 quotients of F-theory on (S^1 ∨ S^1)×S^1 with 0B orientifolds (including a tachyon-free model) as well as others dual to non-supersymmetric heterotic strings of the D-type. Using this picture we resolve some puzzles and provide further evidence for the Bergman-Gaberdiel duality between a particular 0B orientifold in 10 dimensions and the Narain compactification of 26-dimensional bosonic strings on a 16-dimensional torus, as well as the DMS conjecture of a 0A ori

What carries the argument

The distinct Z_2 quotients of M-theory on the joined two-circle geometry S^1 ∨ S^1 and of F-theory on that geometry times an extra circle, which map onto the spectra of the listed non-supersymmetric string models.

Load-bearing premise

The recently proposed geometric descriptions of 0A and 0B strings in M-theory and F-theory are valid, and the specific Z2 quotients of the joined-circle geometries precisely reproduce the spectra and consistency conditions of the listed non-supersymmetric string models.

What would settle it

A direct computation of the massless spectrum or tachyon content from the M-theory quotient claimed to give the SO(16)×SO(16) heterotic string that fails to match the known heterotic result would falsify the duality.

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Motivated by the recently proposed geometric descriptions of 0A and 0B in M-theory and F-theory, we propose a web of duality among non-supersymmetric strings. In particular we argue that the distinct $\mathbb{Z}_2$ quotients of M-theory on $S^1\vee S^1$ lead to both 0A orientifolds as well as non-supersymmetric 10d heterotic vacua of the E-type, including the tachyon-free $SO(16)\times SO(16)$ strings. Moreover we identify certain $\mathbb{Z}_2$ quotients of F-theory on $(S^1\vee S^1)\times S^1$ with 0B orientifolds (including a tachyon-free model) as well as others with dual to non-supersymmetric heterotic strings of the D-type. Moreover using this picture we resolve some puzzles and provide further evidence for the Bergman-Gaberdiel duality between a particular 0B orientifold in 10 dimensions and the Narain compactification of 26-dimensional bosonic strings on a 16-dimensional torus, as well as the DMS conjecture of a 0A orientifold duality in 10d with a bosonic string orientifold of a Narain compactification to 10d.

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The paper sketches a geometric web connecting non-SUSY 10d strings through Z2 quotients on joined-circle M/F-theory backgrounds and claims to clarify two prior duality conjectures, but the support stays at the level of consistent identifications.

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The core claim is that different Z2 actions on M-theory on S1 vee S1 produce both 0A orientifolds and E-type heterotic strings (including the tachyon-free SO(16)xSO(16)), while certain Z2 actions on F-theory on (S1 vee S1) x S1 give 0B orientifolds and D-type heterotic strings. The same setup is then used to address puzzles in the Bergman-Gaberdiel duality and the DMS conjecture. This is the new synthesis: a single geometric origin for models that had been treated separately before. It does organize the landscape in a clean way and gives a plausible route to link the orientifold and heterotic sides without supersymmetry. That part is useful for anyone thinking about the non-SUSY string landscape. The construction is systematic and stays within the language of M/F-theory compactifications that the target readers already know. The soft spots are straightforward. The whole web rests on the recent geometric descriptions of 0A and 0B being correct, and the paper advances by arguing that the quotients reproduce the expected spectra, GSO projections, and anomaly cancellations rather than deriving them from scratch in each case. Without explicit partition-function or massless-mode checks shown for the new mappings, the identifications remain plausible but not yet tight. There is also some circularity, since the same picture is offered as further evidence for the two conjectures it aims to support. This is typical for duality papers, but it means the central step is the least secure. The work is aimed at string theorists already working on orientifolds, heterotic models, and the landscape. A reader who knows the Bergman-Gaberdiel and DMS papers will see the connections immediately and can judge whether the geometric picture adds enough to move the conjectures forward. It is coherent on its own terms and engages the literature directly, so it deserves a serious referee rather than a desk reject. Referees can ask for the missing spectrum matches or clarify how much is new versus rephrasing of prior results.

Referee Report

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Summary. The manuscript proposes a web of dualities for non-supersymmetric strings, arguing that distinct Z_2 quotients of M-theory on S^1 ∨ S^1 yield both 0A orientifolds and non-supersymmetric 10d heterotic vacua of E-type (including the tachyon-free SO(16)×SO(16) string), while certain Z_2 quotients of F-theory on (S^1 ∨ S^1)×S^1 correspond to 0B orientifolds (including a tachyon-free model) and duals to D-type non-supersymmetric heterotic strings. It further claims this geometric picture resolves puzzles and supplies additional evidence for the Bergman-Gaberdiel duality and the DMS conjecture.

Significance. If the proposed identifications hold, the work would provide a unifying geometric origin for a range of non-supersymmetric 10d string models and strengthen two existing duality conjectures in the literature. This could help organize the landscape of tachyon-free and tachyon-containing vacua, though the impact remains conditional on independent verification of the spectrum matchings.

major comments (3)

[Abstract] Abstract: the central identifications of Z_2 quotients with specific 0A/0B orientifolds and E/D-type heterotic strings are presented as arguments rather than explicit derivations; no computation of massless spectra, GSO projections, or anomaly cancellation is shown to confirm that the quotients reproduce the known models, including the tachyon-free SO(16)×SO(16) case.
[Introduction] The proposal relies on the validity of the recently proposed geometric descriptions of 0A and 0B strings in M/F-theory; without an independent check that the joined-circle Z_2 actions produce the precise gauge groups and consistency conditions, the duality web remains circular with respect to the Bergman-Gaberdiel and DMS conjectures it aims to support.
[Section 5] The claimed resolution of puzzles in the Bergman-Gaberdiel duality (between a 0B orientifold and bosonic string Narain compactification) and the DMS conjecture is not accompanied by explicit partition-function or anomaly-matching calculations that would make the evidence quantitative rather than qualitative.

minor comments (2)

[Section 2] The notation S^1 ∨ S^1 for the joined-circle geometry should be defined more explicitly on first use, including its relation to the standard S^1 × S^1 torus.
[Section 4] A table summarizing the Z_2 actions, resulting gauge groups, and presence/absence of tachyons for each model would improve readability and allow direct comparison with known spectra.

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We thank the referee for their careful reading and constructive comments. We address each major comment point by point below, indicating planned revisions to improve clarity without overstating the results.

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Referee: [Abstract] Abstract: the central identifications of Z_2 quotients with specific 0A/0B orientifolds and E/D-type heterotic strings are presented as arguments rather than explicit derivations; no computation of massless spectra, GSO projections, or anomaly cancellation is shown to confirm that the quotients reproduce the known models, including the tachyon-free SO(16)×SO(16) case.

Authors: We agree that the identifications are presented as arguments based on the geometric Z_2 quotients of the joined-circle backgrounds rather than through new explicit derivations of spectra, GSO projections, or anomaly cancellation. The manuscript builds directly on the prior geometric descriptions of 0A and 0B strings, selecting quotients that reproduce the known gauge groups, tachyon content, and supersymmetry-breaking patterns of the target models. To address the concern, we will revise the abstract and add a clarifying paragraph in the introduction stating that these are conjectural identifications supported by consistency with established features of the models, while noting that full spectrum computations lie beyond the scope of this work. revision: partial
Referee: [Introduction] The proposal relies on the validity of the recently proposed geometric descriptions of 0A and 0B strings in M/F-theory; without an independent check that the joined-circle Z_2 actions produce the precise gauge groups and consistency conditions, the duality web remains circular with respect to the Bergman-Gaberdiel and DMS conjectures it aims to support.

Authors: The referee is correct that the construction relies on the recently proposed geometric descriptions. We do not provide an independent derivation of the gauge groups or consistency conditions from the Z_2 actions on the joined circles within this manuscript. To avoid any implication of circularity, we will revise the introduction to explicitly frame the duality web as a geometric organization that supplies additional consistency evidence and resolves apparent puzzles for the Bergman-Gaberdiel and DMS conjectures, rather than an independent verification of those conjectures. revision: yes
Referee: [Section 5] The claimed resolution of puzzles in the Bergman-Gaberdiel duality (between a 0B orientifold and bosonic string Narain compactification) and the DMS conjecture is not accompanied by explicit partition-function or anomaly-matching calculations that would make the evidence quantitative rather than qualitative.

Authors: We agree that the resolutions in Section 5 are qualitative, relying on geometric identifications and consistency of known features rather than explicit partition-function or anomaly-matching calculations. Such quantitative checks are technically demanding and not performed here. We will revise Section 5 to state clearly that the evidence is geometric and qualitative, and to indicate that quantitative verifications remain an open direction for future work. revision: yes

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No circularity: conjectural duality web identifications do not reduce to inputs by construction

full rationale

The paper proposes a web of dualities by identifying Z_2 quotients of M-theory on S^1 ∨ S^1 and F-theory on (S^1 ∨ S^1) × S^1 with 0A/0B orientifolds and non-supersymmetric heterotic strings, motivated by prior geometric descriptions. The abstract and described chain present these as arguments and evidence for existing conjectures (Bergman-Gaberdiel, DMS), with matching of spectra, GSO projections, and anomaly cancellation as the content. No quoted step exhibits a specific reduction where a claimed result (e.g., a spectrum or duality) equals its input by definition, self-citation load-bearing without external support, or a fitted parameter relabeled as prediction. The reliance on prior geometric proposals is explicit motivation rather than a closed loop that forces the output; the paper remains a self-contained conjecture against external string model benchmarks.

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The central claim rests on the assumption that M-theory and F-theory compactifications on the specified geometries with Z2 quotients reproduce the known non-supersymmetric string spectra; no free parameters are introduced in the abstract, but the construction inherits all standard string theory consistency conditions and the validity of the motivating geometric descriptions.

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domain assumption M-theory and F-theory admit geometric descriptions of 0A and 0B strings
Explicitly stated as motivation in the abstract
domain assumption Z2 quotients of the joined-circle geometries correspond to orientifold and heterotic string vacua
Central identification argued in the abstract

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