Linear field equations on self-dual spaces

1980 ◽  
Vol 370 (1741) ◽  
pp. 173-191 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Dual Space ◽  
Twistor Space ◽  
Rest Mass ◽  
The Self ◽  
Sheaf Cohomology ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Linear Field ◽  
Elliptic Complex ◽  
Mass Field

In a Riemannian context, a description is given of the Penrose correspondence between solutions of the anti-self-dual zero rest-mass field equations in a self-dual Yang-Mills background on a self-dual space X, and the sheaf cohomology groups H 1 ( Z, OF ( n )), for n ≤ -2of its twistor space Z . The case n = - 2 is fundamental for the construction of instantons on Euclidean space. It is further shown how H 1 ( Z, OF (-1)) corresponds to solutions of the self-dual Dirac equation, and an interpretation for H 1 ( Z, OF ( n )), for n ≥ 0, is given in terms of the cohomology of an elliptic complex on X .

scholarly journals Twistor constructions for higher-spin extensions of (self-dual) Yang-Mills

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tung Tran
Keyword(s):  
Twistor Space ◽  
The Self ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Penrose Transform ◽  
Flat Background ◽  
Straightforward Generalization ◽  
Higher Spin ◽  
Formula Type

Abstract We present the inverse Penrose transform (the map from spacetime to twistor space) for self-dual Yang-Mills (SDYM) and its higher-spin extensions on a flat background. The twistor action for the higher-spin extension of SDYM (HS-SDYM) is of $$ \mathcal{BF} $$ BF -type. By considering a deformation away from the self-dual sector of HS-SDYM, we discover a new action that describes a higher-spin extension of Yang-Mills theory (HS-YM). The twistor action for HS-YM is a straightforward generalization of the Yang-Mills one.

Massless fields on Minkowski space-time with quantized, Kerr sources

1993 ◽  
Vol 441 (1911) ◽  
pp. 191-200 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Minkowski Space ◽  
Rest Mass ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Maxwell Field ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Self Energy ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Massless Fields ◽  
Mass Field

Solutions to the zero rest mass field equations generated by spinning Kerr sources are reviewed. It is shown that the act of quantization removes the singularity when the source has spin ½ . For a Maxwell field, the integrated self-energy is also finite.

SELF-DUAL POINCARÉ GAUGE THEORY OF GRAVITATION

2002 ◽  
Vol 13 (04) ◽  
pp. 509-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. ZET ◽  
V. MANTA
Keyword(s):  
Gauge Theory ◽  
Torsion Tensor ◽  
The Self ◽  
Gauge Fields ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Self Duality ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Theory Of Gravitation ◽  
Generally True

A model of Poincaré gauge self-dual theory over the Minkowski space–time, endowed with spherical symmetry, is considered. The self-duality (S-D) conditions are imposed and two sets of the self-duality equations for the gauge fields are obtained: one for the torsion tensor and another for the curvature tensor. An analytical solution of the gauge field equations is also obtained. The Yang–Mills (Y–M) equations of the gauge fields are also derived. It is shown that these Y–M equations can be obtained from the S-D equations, a result which is generally true for any S-D gauge theory. Most of all calculations are performed using the GRTensorII package, running on the MapleV platform.

scholarly journals Trace dynamics and division algebras: towards quantum gravity and unification

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tejinder P. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Lie Group ◽  
Planck Scale ◽  
The Self ◽  
Division Algebras ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Octonion Algebra ◽  
Gauge Transformations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Massless Spin ◽  
Correct Understanding

AbstractWe have recently proposed a Lagrangian in trace dynamics at the Planck scale, for unification of gravitation, Yang–Mills fields, and fermions. Dynamical variables are described by odd-grade (fermionic) and even-grade (bosonic) Grassmann matrices. Evolution takes place in Connes time. At energies much lower than Planck scale, trace dynamics reduces to quantum field theory. In the present paper, we explain that the correct understanding of spin requires us to formulate the theory in 8-D octonionic space. The automorphisms of the octonion algebra, which belong to the smallest exceptional Lie group G2, replace space-time diffeomorphisms and internal gauge transformations, bringing them under a common unified fold. Building on earlier work by other researchers on division algebras, we propose the Lorentz-weak unification at the Planck scale, the symmetry group being the stabiliser group of the quaternions inside the octonions. This is one of the two maximal sub-groups of G2, the other one being SU(3), the element preserver group of octonions. This latter group, coupled with U(1)em, describes the electrocolour symmetry, as shown earlier by Furey. We predict a new massless spin one boson (the ‘Lorentz’ boson) which should be looked for in experiments. Our Lagrangian correctly describes three fermion generations, through three copies of the group G2, embedded in the exceptional Lie group F4. This is the unification group for the four fundamental interactions, and it also happens to be the automorphism group of the exceptional Jordan algebra. Gravitation is shown to be an emergent classical phenomenon. Although at the Planck scale, there is present a quantised version of the Lorentz symmetry, mediated by the Lorentz boson, we argue that at sub-Planck scales, the self-adjoint part of the octonionic trace dynamics bears a relationship with string theory in 11 dimensions.

On a non-symmetric theory of the pure gravitational field

1958 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. W. Sciama
Keyword(s):  
Gravitational Field ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Rest Mass ◽  
Symmetric Tensor ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Unified Field Theory ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Metric Tensor ◽  
Unified Field

ABSTRACTIt is suggested, on heuristic grounds, that the energy-momentum tensor of a material field with non-zero spin and non-zero rest-mass should be non-symmetric. The usual relationship between energy-momentum tensor and gravitational potential then implies that the latter should also be a non-symmetric tensor. This suggestion has nothing to do with unified field theory; it is concerned with the pure gravitational field.A theory of gravitation based on a non-symmetric potential is developed. Field equations are derived, and a study is made of Rosenfeld identities, Bianchi identities, angular momentum and the equations of motion of test particles. These latter equations represent the geodesics of a Riemannian space whose contravariant metric tensor is gij–, in agreement with a result of Lichnerowicz(9) on the bicharacteristics of the Einstein–Schrödinger field equations.

Green function formulation of the Dirac field in curved space

1966 ◽  
Vol 294 (1439) ◽  
pp. 437-448 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Green Function ◽  
Dirac Field ◽  
Green Functions ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Curved Space ◽  
Particle Field ◽  
Function Formulation ◽  
Essential Idea ◽  
Mass Field

A Green function formulation of the Dirac field in curved space is considered in the cases where the mass is constant and where it is regarded as a direct particle field in the manner of Hoyle & Narlikar (1964 c ). This description is equivalent to, and in some ways more satisfactory than, that given in terms of a suitable Lagrangian, in which the Dirac or the mass field is regarded as independent of the geometry. The essential idea is to define the Dirac or the mass field in terms of certain Green functions and sources so that the field equations are satisfied identically, and then to obtain the contribution of these fields to the metric field equations from the variation of a suitable action that is defined in terms of the Green functions and sources.

scholarly journals Relativistic equations for elementary particles

1948 ◽  
Vol 192 (1029) ◽  
pp. 195-218 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Particle ◽  
Wave Equation ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Rest Mass ◽  
Wave Form ◽  
Total Charge ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Relativistic Approximation ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Linear Differential

From the general principles of quantum mechanics it is deduced that the wave equation of a particle can always be written as a linear differential equation of the first order with matrix coefficients. The principle of relativity and the elementary nature of the particle then impose certain restrictions on these coefficient matrices. A general theory for an elementary particle is set up under certain assumptions regarding these matrices. Besides, two physical assumptions concerning the particle are made, namely, (i) that it satisfies the usual second-order wave equation with a fixed value of the rest mass, and (ii) either the total charge or the total energy for the particle-field is positive definite. It is shown that in consequence of (ii) the theory can be quantized in the interaction free case. On introducing electromagnetic interaction it is found that the particle exhibits a pure magnetic moment in the non-relativistic approximation. The well-known equations for the electron and the meson are included as special cases in the present scheme. As a further illustration of the theory the coefficient matrices corresponding to a new elementary particle are constructed. This particle is shown to have states of spin both 3/2 and 1/2. In a certain sense it exhibits an inner structure in addition to the spin. In the non-relativistic approximation the behaviour of this particle in an electromagnetic field is the same as that of the Dirac electron. Finally, the transition from the particle to the wave form of the equations of motion is effected and the field equations are given in terms of tensors and spinors.

scholarly journals Higgsing towards E-strings

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joonho Kim ◽  
Seok Kim ◽  
Kimyeong Lee
Keyword(s):  
String Theory ◽  
Gauge Theories ◽  
The Self ◽  
Flavor Symmetry ◽  
Strongly Coupled ◽  
Superconformal Field Theories ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Gauge Symmetries ◽  
Elliptic Genera ◽  
Linear Sigma Models

Abstract We explore 6d (1, 0) superconformal field theories with SU(3) and SU(2) gauge symmetries which cascade after Higgsing to the E-string theory on a single M5 near an E8 wall. Specifically, we study the 2d $$ \mathcal{N} $$ N = (0, 4) gauge theories which describe self-dual strings of these 6d theories. The self-dual strings can be also viewed as instanton string solitons of 6d Yang-Mills theories. We find the 2d anomaly-free gauge theories for self-dual strings, amending the naive ADHM gauge theories which are anomalous, and calculate their elliptic genera. While these 2d theories respect the flavor symmetry of each 6d SCFT only partially, their elliptic genera manifest the symmetry fully as these functions as BPS index are invariant in strongly coupled IR limit. Our consistent 2d (0, 4) gauge theories also provide new insights on the non-linear sigma models for the instanton strings, providing novel UV completions of the small instanton singularities. Finally, we construct new 2d quiver gauge theories for the self-dual strings in 6d E-string theory for multiple M5-branes probing the E8 wall, and find their fully refined elliptic genera.

scholarly journals A MAXWELL-LIKE FORMULATION OF GRAVITATIONAL THEORY IN MINKOWSKI SPACE–TIME

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (06) ◽  
pp. 1027-1041 ◽  
Author(s):  
EDUARDO A. NOTTE-CUELLO ◽  
WALDYR A. RODRIGUES
Keyword(s):  
Gravitational Field ◽  
Minkowski Space ◽  
Gravitational Theory ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Lorentzian Geometry ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Minkowski Space Time ◽  
Clifford Bundle ◽  
Gauge Fixing

Using the Clifford bundle formalism, a Lagrangian theory of the Yang–Mills type (with a gauge fixing term and an auto interacting term) for the gravitational field in Minkowski space–time is presented. It is shown how two simple hypotheses permit the interpretation of the formalism in terms of effective Lorentzian or teleparallel geometries. In the case of a Lorentzian geometry interpretation of the theory, the field equations are shown to be equivalent to Einstein's equations.

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