Abstract
Based on the realization of three-algebras in terms of algebra of
matrices and four-brackets [arXiv:0807.1570] we present the notion
of u(N)-based extended three-algebras, which for N = 2 reproduces
the Bagger-Lambert three-algebra. Using these extended
three-algebras we construct an su(N) × su(N) Chern-Simons
action with explicit SO(8) invariance. The dynamical fields of
this theory are eight complex valued bosonic and fermionic
fields in the bi-fundamental representation of the
su(N) × su(N). For generic N the fermionic transformations, however,
close only on a subclass of the states of this theory onto the 3d,
= 6 superalgebra. In this sector we deal with four complex
valued scalars and fermions, our theory is closely related to the
ABJM model [arXiv:0806.1218], and hence it can be viewed as the (low
energy effective) theory of N M2-branes. We discuss that our
three-algebra structure suggests a picture of open M2-brane
stretched between any two pairs of M2-branes. We also analyze the
BPS configurations of our model.