scholarly journals BRST QUANTIZATION OF A q-DEFORMED PHYSICAL SYSTEM

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (36) ◽  
pp. 2871-2881 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.P. MALIK

A q-deformed free scalar relativistic particle is ħ-quantized in the framework of the BRST scheme. The q-deformed local gauge symmetry of the first-order Lagrangian has been exploited for the BRST quantization of this system on a GL q(2) invariant quantum world line. The solutions for the equations of motion respect GL q(2) invariance on the mass-shell at any arbitrary value of the evolution parameter characterizing the quantum world line. The deformation parameter q can only be ±1 due to the conservation of the q-deformed BRST charge on an arbitrary (unconstrained) manifold and the requirement of the validity of the BRST algebra.

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (14n15) ◽  
pp. 2231-2233
Author(s):  
YOICHI CHIZAKI ◽  
SHIGEAKI YAHIKOZAWA

We completely accomplish the canonically covariant quantization of RNS superstrings in the pp-wave background with torsion which is equivalent to the NS-NS flux. In this quantization, we construct general operator solutions which satisfy all the equations of motion and all the canonical (anti)commutation relations. Because the general operator solutions can be composed of only free modes, we also call them free-mode representations. Using the covariant free-mode representations, we calculate the anomaly in the super-Virasoro algebra and determine the number of dimensions of spacetime and ordering constant from the nilpotency condition of the BRST charge in the NS-NS pp-wave.


2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (23) ◽  
pp. 1767-1779 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. P. MALIK

In the framework of the augmented superfield formalism, the local, covariant, continuous and off-shell (as well as on-shell) nilpotent (anti-)BRST symmetry transformations are derived for a (0+1)-dimensional free scalar relativistic particle that provides a prototype physical example for the more general reparametrization invariant string- and gravitational theories. The trajectory (i.e. the world-line) of the free particle, parametrized by a monotonically increasing evolution parameter τ, is embedded in a D-dimensional flat Minkowski target manifold. This one-dimensional system is considered on a (1+2)-dimensional supermanifold parametrized by an even element τ and a couple of odd elements (θ and [Formula: see text]) of a Grassmannian algebra. The horizontality condition and the invariance of the conserved (super)charges on the (super)manifolds play very crucial roles in the above derivations of the nilpotent symmetries. The geometrical interpretations for the nilpotent (anti-)BRST charges are provided in the framework of augmented superfield approach.


2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (23) ◽  
pp. 2150172
Author(s):  
Matej Pavšič

A system consisting of a point particle coupled to gravity is investigated. The set of constraints is derived. It was found that a suitable superposition of those constraints is the generator of the infinitesimal transformations of the time coordinate [Formula: see text] and serves as the Hamiltonian which gives the correct equations of motion. Besides that, the system satisfies the mass shell constraint, [Formula: see text], which is the generator of the worldline reparametrizations, where the momenta [Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], generate infinitesimal changes of the particle’s position [Formula: see text] in spacetime. Consequently, the Hamiltonian contains [Formula: see text], which upon quantization becomes the operator [Formula: see text], occurring on the right-hand side of the Wheeler–DeWitt equation. Here, the role of time has the particle coordinate [Formula: see text], which is a distinct concept than the spacetime coordinate [Formula: see text]. It is also shown how the ordering ambiguities can be avoided if a quadratic form of the momenta is cast into the form that instead of the metric contains the basis vectors.


Author(s):  
Nathalie Deruelle ◽  
Jean-Philippe Uzan

This chapter covers the equations governing the evolution of particle distribution and relates the macroscopic thermodynamical quantities to the distribution function. The motion of N particles is governed by 6N equations of motion of first order in time, written in either Hamiltonian form or in terms of Poisson brackets. Thus, as this chapter shows, as the number of particles grows it becomes necessary to resort to a statistical description. The chapter first introduces the Liouville equation, which states the conservation of the probability density, before turning to the Boltzmann–Vlasov equation. Finally, it discusses the Jeans equations, which are the equations obtained by taking various averages over velocities.


1995 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 685-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Ma ◽  
T. K. Caughey

The coefficients of a linear nonconservative system are arbitrary matrices lacking the usual properties of symmetry and definiteness. Classical modal analysis is extended in this paper so as to apply to systems with nonsymmetric coefficients. The extension utilizes equivalence transformations and does not require conversion of the equations of motion to first-order forms. Compared with the state-space approach, the generalized modal analysis can offer substantial reduction in computational effort and ample physical insight.


2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (04) ◽  
pp. 1630011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Corichi ◽  
Irais Rubalcava-García ◽  
Tatjana Vukašinac

In this review, we consider first-order gravity in four dimensions. In particular, we focus our attention in formulations where the fundamental variables are a tetrad [Formula: see text] and a [Formula: see text] connection [Formula: see text]. We study the most general action principle compatible with diffeomorphism invariance. This implies, in particular, considering besides the standard Einstein–Hilbert–Palatini term, other terms that either do not change the equations of motion, or are topological in nature. Having a well defined action principle sometimes involves the need for additional boundary terms, whose detailed form may depend on the particular boundary conditions at hand. In this work, we consider spacetimes that include a boundary at infinity, satisfying asymptotically flat boundary conditions and/or an internal boundary satisfying isolated horizons boundary conditions. We focus on the covariant Hamiltonian formalism where the phase space [Formula: see text] is given by solutions to the equations of motion. For each of the possible terms contributing to the action, we consider the well-posedness of the action, its finiteness, the contribution to the symplectic structure, and the Hamiltonian and Noether charges. For the chosen boundary conditions, standard boundary terms warrant a well posed theory. Furthermore, the boundary and topological terms do not contribute to the symplectic structure, nor the Hamiltonian conserved charges. The Noether conserved charges, on the other hand, do depend on such additional terms. The aim of this manuscript is to present a comprehensive and self-contained treatment of the subject, so the style is somewhat pedagogical. Furthermore, along the way, we point out and clarify some issues that have not been clearly understood in the literature.


2010 ◽  
Vol 656 ◽  
pp. 337-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
PAOLO LUCHINI ◽  
FRANÇOIS CHARRU

Section-averaged equations of motion, widely adopted for slowly varying flows in pipes, channels and thin films, are usually derived from the momentum integral on a heuristic basis, although this formulation is affected by known inconsistencies. We show that starting from the energy rather than the momentum equation makes it become consistent to first order in the slowness parameter, giving the same results that have been provided until today only by a much more laborious two-dimensional solution. The kinetic-energy equation correctly provides the pressure gradient because with a suitable normalization the first-order correction to the dissipation function is identically zero. The momentum equation then correctly provides the wall shear stress. As an example, the classical stability result for a free falling liquid film is recovered straightforwardly.


1989 ◽  
Vol 111 (4) ◽  
pp. 626-629
Author(s):  
W. Ying ◽  
R. L. Huston

In this paper the dynamic behavior of beam-like mechanism systems is investigated. The elastic beam is modeled by finite rigid segments connected by joint springs and dampers. The equations of motion are derived using Kane’s equations. The nonlinear terms are linearized by first order perturbation about a system balanced configuration state leading to geometric stiffness matrices. A simple numerical example of a rotating cantilever beam is presented.


1998 ◽  
Vol 13 (39) ◽  
pp. 3169-3177 ◽  
Author(s):  
IOANNIS GIANNAKIS ◽  
K. KLEIDIS ◽  
A. KUIROUKIDIS ◽  
D. PAPADOPOULOS

We study string propagation in an anisotropic, cosmological background. We solve the equations of motion and the constraints by performing a perturbative expansion of the string coordinates in powers if c2 — the worldsheet speed of light. To zeroth order the string is approximated by a tensionless string (since c is proportional to the string tension T). We obtain exact, analytical expressions for the zeroth- and first-order solutions and we discuss some cosmological implications.


Author(s):  
E. Bayo ◽  
J. M. Jimenez

Abstract We investigate in this paper the different approaches that can be derived from the use of the Hamiltonian or canonical equations of motion for constrained mechanical systems with the intention of responding to the question of whether the use of these equations leads to more efficient and stable numerical algorithms than those coming from acceleration based formalisms. In this process, we propose a new penalty based canonical description of the equations of motion of constrained mechanical systems. This technique leads to a reduced set of first order ordinary differential equations in terms of the canonical variables with no Lagrange’s multipliers involved in the equations. This method shows a clear advantage over the previously proposed acceleration based formulation, in terms of numerical efficiency. In addition, we examine the use of the canonical equations based on independent coordinates, and conclude that in this second case the use of the acceleration based formulation is more advantageous than the canonical counterpart.


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