Incorporate quantum corrections into the real superpotential

Determine whether quantum corrections can be incorporated into the real superpotential for warped M-theory compactifications on eight-manifolds and whether those corrections admit a direct eleven-dimensional interpretation.

Background

The derived superpotential is a two-derivative, classical functional. The discussion points out that non-perturbative effects in other compactifications can have higher-dimensional geometric interpretations, and asks whether analogous effects can be incorporated into the present three-dimensional real superpotential. Such corrections may be relevant for moduli stabilization.

References

It would be very interesting to understand whether quantum corrections can be incorporated into the real superpotential derived here, and whether they admit a direct interpretation in eleven dimensions.

— A real superpotential for M-theory on eight-manifolds  (2610.12439 - Ashmore et al., 8 Oct 2026) in Section 6, Discussion