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We uplift 5-dimensional super-Yang-Mills theory to a 6-dimensional gauge theory with the help of a space-like constant vector η M, whose norm determines the YM coupling constant. After the localization of η M the 6D gauge theory acquires Lorentzian invariance as well as scale invariance. We discuss KK states, instantons and the flux quantization. The theory admits extended solutions like 1/2 BPS ‘strings’ and monopoles.
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Singh, H. Super-Yang-Mills and M5-branes. J. High Energ. Phys. 2011, 136 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/JHEP08(2011)136
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