Higher spin theories in flat space–time

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (34) ◽  
pp. 1845007
Author(s):  
Loriano Bonora
Keyword(s):  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Flat Space ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Local Fields ◽  
Field Theories ◽  
Gauge Transformations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Higher Spin ◽  
Chern Simons

It is shown that, contrary to a widespread prejudice, massless higher spin (HS) field theories can be defined in flat space–time. Examples of Yang–Mills-like theories with infinite many local fields of any spin are constructed explicitly in any dimension, along with Chern–Simons-like models in any odd dimension. These theories are defined via actions invariant under HS gauge transformations and their equations of motion are derived. It is also briefly explained why these theories circumvent well-known no-go theorems.

Yang–Mills theory in the SO(2,3)⋆ model of noncommutative gravity

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (34) ◽  
pp. 1845005
Author(s):  
Marija Dimitrijević-Ćirić ◽  
Dragoljub Gočanin ◽  
Nikola Konjik ◽  
Voja Radovanović
Keyword(s):  
Quark Gluon Plasma ◽  
Flat Space ◽  
Gluon Plasma ◽  
Big Bang ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Noncommutative Space ◽  
Theoretical Treatment ◽  
Gauge Transformations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Noncommutative Gravity

According to the standard cosmological model, thermodynamic conditions of the early Universe were such that nuclear matter existed in the state of quark–gluon plasma, rather than hadrons. On the other hand, it is generally believed that quantum gravity effects become ever more stronger as we approach the Big Bang, in particular, we expect that the phenomenon of space–time noncommutativity will be significant. Thus we are led to consider the properties of quarks and gluons in noncommutative space–time. For this, we employ the [Formula: see text] model of noncommutative gravity. As a first step towards the full theoretical treatment of the effects of noncommutativity on quark–gluon plasma, our main goal in this paper is to consistently incorporate Yang–Mills gauge fields in the [Formula: see text] framework and investigate their coupling to gravity that arises due to space–time noncommutativity. We construct an action that is invariant under deformed [Formula: see text] gauge transformations and expand it perturbatively in orders of the canonical deformation parameter [Formula: see text] via Seiberg–Witten map. In particular, we analyze the flat-space–time limit and demonstrate that residual noncommutativity induces various new couplings of quarks and gluons.

scholarly journals Gauging the higher-spin-like symmetries by the Moyal product

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Cvitan ◽  
P. Dominis Prester ◽  
S. Giaccari ◽  
M. Paulišić ◽  
I. Vuković
Keyword(s):  
Linear Connection ◽  
Covariant Formulation ◽  
Formal Similarity ◽  
Commutative Field ◽  
Gauge Transformations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Higher Derivative ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Emergent Geometry ◽  
Higher Spin

Abstract We analyze a novel approach to gauging rigid higher derivative (higher spin) symmetries of free relativistic actions defined on flat spacetime, building on the formalism originally developed by Bonora et al. and Bekaert et al. in their studies of linear coupling of matter fields to an infinite tower of higher spin fields. The off-shell definition is based on fields defined on a 2d-dimensional master space equipped with a symplectic structure, where the infinite dimensional Lie algebra of gauge transformations is given by the Moyal commutator. Using this algebra we construct well-defined weakly non-local actions, both in the gauge and the matter sector, by mimicking the Yang-Mills procedure. The theory allows for a description in terms of an infinite tower of higher spin spacetime fields only on-shell. Interestingly, Euclidean theory allows for such a description also off-shell. Owing to its formal similarity to non-commutative field theories, the formalism allows for the introduction of a covariant potential which plays the role of the generalised vielbein. This covariant formulation uncovers the existence of other phases and shows that the theory can be written in a matrix model form. The symmetries of the theory are analyzed and conserved currents are explicitly constructed. By studying the spin-2 sector we show that the emergent geometry is closely related to teleparallel geometry, in the sense that the induced linear connection is opposite to Weitzenböck’s.

scholarly journals Chiral correlators in $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 2 superconformal quivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Galvagno ◽  
Michelangelo Preti
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Flat Space ◽  
Field Theories ◽  
Superconformal Field Theories ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Superspace Formalism ◽  
Model Approach

Abstract We consider a family of $$ \mathcal{N} $$ N = 2 superconformal field theories in four dimensions, defined as ℤq orbifolds of $$ \mathcal{N} $$ N = 4 Super Yang-Mills theory. We compute the chiral/anti-chiral correlation functions at a perturbative level, using both the matrix model approach arising from supersymmetric localisation on the four-sphere and explicit field theory calculations on the flat space using the $$ \mathcal{N} $$ N = 1 superspace formalism. We implement a highly efficient algorithm to produce a large number of results for finite values of N , exploiting the symmetries of the quiver to reduce the complexity of the mixing between the operators. Finally the interplay with the field theory calculations allows to isolate special observables which deviate from $$ \mathcal{N} $$ N = 4 only at high orders in perturbation theory.

scholarly journals ON THE UNIQUENESS OF D = 11 INTERACTIONS AMONG A GRAVITON, A MASSLESS GRAVITINO AND A THREE-FORM II: THREE-FORM AND GRAVITINI

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (30) ◽  
pp. 4841-4859 ◽  
Author(s):  
EUGEN-MIHĂIŢĂ CIOROIANU ◽  
EUGEN DIACONU ◽  
SILVIU CONSTANTIN SĂRARU
Keyword(s):  
Master Equation ◽  
Gauge Field ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Free Solution ◽  
Coupling Constant ◽  
Abelian Gauge ◽  
Gauge Transformations ◽  
Lorentz Covariance ◽  
Brst Cohomology ◽  
Chern Simons

The interactions that can be introduced between a massless Rarita–Schwinger field and an Abelian three-form gauge field in 11 space–time dimensions are analyzed in the context of the deformation of the "free" solution of the master equation combined with local BRST cohomology. Under the hypotheses of smoothness of the interactions in the coupling constant, locality, Poincaré invariance, Lorentz covariance, and the presence of at most two derivatives in the Lagrangian of the interacting theory (the same number of derivatives as in the free Lagrangian), we prove that there are neither cross-couplings nor self-interactions for the gravitino in D = 11. The only possible term that can be added to the deformed solution to the master equation is nothing but a generalized Chern–Simons term for the three-form gauge field, which brings contributions to the deformed Lagrangian, but does not modify the original, Abelian gauge transformations.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GRAVITATIONAL AND YANG–MILLS FIELDS, AND THE TREATMENT OF ACCELERATED FRAMES

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (32) ◽  
pp. 7485-7504 ◽  
Author(s):  
JONG-PING HSU ◽  
DANA FINE
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Gravity ◽  
Flat Space ◽  
Physical World ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Inertial Frames ◽  
Theory Of Gravity ◽  
Mills Field ◽  
Time Transformations ◽  
Accelerated Frames

We discuss ideas and problems regarding classical and quantum gravity, gauge theory of gravity, and space–time transformations between accelerated frames. Both Einstein's theory of gravity and Yang–Mills theory are gauge invariant. The invariance principles are at the very heart of our understanding of the physical world. This paper attempts to survey the development and to reveal problems and limitations of various formulations to gravitational and Yang–Mills fields, and to space–time transformations of accelerated frames. Gravitational force and accelerated frames are two ingredients in Einstein's thought in the period around 1907. Accelerated frames are difficult to define and are not well developed. However, one cannot claim to have a complete understanding of the physical world, if one understands flat space–time physics only from the viewpoint of the special class of inertial frames and ignores the vast class of noninertial frames. The paper highlights three aspects: (1) ideas of gravity as a Yang–Mills field, first discussed by Utiyama; (2) problems of quantum gravity, discussed by Feynman, Dyson and others; (3) space–time properties and the physics of fields and particles in accelerated frames of reference. These unfulfilled aspects of Einstein and Yang–Mills' profound thoughts present a challenge to physicists and mathematicians in the 21st century.

New conservation laws for zero rest-mass fields in asymptotically flat space-time

1968 ◽  
Vol 305 (1481) ◽  
pp. 175-204 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Laws ◽  
Rest Mass ◽  
Power Series Expansion ◽  
Flat Space ◽  
Arbitrary Spin ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Maxwell Theory ◽  
Asymptotically Flat ◽  
Gravitational Fields ◽  
Higher Spin

Some recently discovered exact conservation laws for asymptotically flat gravitational fields are discussed in detail. The analogous conservation laws for zero rest-mass fields of arbitrary spin s = 0,½,1,...) in flat or asymptotically flat space-time are also considered and their connexion with a generalization of Kirchoff’s integral is pointed out. In flat space-time, an infinite hierarchy of such conservation laws exists for each spin value, but these have a somewhat trivial interpretation, describing the asymptotic incoming field (in fact giving the coefficients of a power series expansion of the incoming field). The Maxwell and linearized Einstein theories are analysed here particularly. In asymptotically flat space-time, only the first set of quantities of the hierarchy remain absolutely conserved. These are 4 s + 2 real quantities, for spin s , giving a D ( s , 0) representation of the Bondi-Metzner-Sachs group. But even for these quantities the simple interpretation in terms of incoming waves no longer holds good: it emerges from a study of the stationary gravitational fields that a contribution to the quantities involving the gravitational multipole structure of the field must also be present. Only the vacuum Einstein theory is analysed in this connexion here, the corresponding discussions of the Einstein-Maxwell theory (by Exton and the authors) and the Einstein-Maxwell-neutrino theory (by Exton) being given elsewhere. (A discussion of fields of higher spin in curved space-time along these lines would encounter the familiar difficulties first pointed out by Buchdahl.) One consequence of the discussion given here is that a stationary asymptotically flat gravitational field cannot become radiative and then stationary again after a finite time, except possibly if a certain (origin independent) quadratic combination of multipole moments returns to its original value. This indicates the existence of ‘tails’ to the outgoing waves (or back-scattered field),which destroys the stationary nature of the final field.

scholarly journals CHAPLINE–MANTON INTERACTION VERTICES AND HAMILTONIAN BRST COHOMOLOGY

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (06) ◽  
pp. 893-903 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. BIZDADEA ◽  
L. SALIU ◽  
S. O. SALIU
Keyword(s):  
Gauge Fields ◽  
Gauge Transformations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Brst Charge ◽  
Brst Cohomology ◽  
Interaction Term ◽  
Chern Simons

Consistent interactions between Yang–Mills gauge fields and an Abelian two-form are investigated by using a Hamiltonian cohomological procedure. It is shown that the deformation of the BRST charge and the BRST-invariant Hamiltonian of the uncoupled model generates the Yang–Mills Chern–Simons interaction term. The resulting interactions deform both the gauge transformations and their algebra, but not the reducibility relations.

GEOMETRIC REGULARIZATION AND GAUGE INVARIANCE IN CHERN–SIMONS THEORIES

1992 ◽  
Vol 07 (02) ◽  
pp. 235-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
MANUEL ASOREY ◽  
FERNANDO FALCETO
Keyword(s):  
Dimensional Space ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Gauge Condition ◽  
Simons Theory ◽  
Coupling Constant ◽  
Gauge Transformations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
The One ◽  
Chern Simons ◽  
Three Dimensional Space

Some perturbative aspects of Chern–Simons theories are analyzed in a geometric-regularization framework. In particular, we show that the independence from the gauge condition of the regularized theory, which insures its global meaning, does impose a new constraint on the parameters of the regularization. The condition turns out to be the one that arises in pure or topologically massive Yang–Mills theories in three-dimensional space–times. One-loop calculations show the existence of nonvanishing finite renormalizations of gauge fields and coupling constant which preserve the topological meaning of Chern–Simons theory. The existence of a (finite) gauge-field renormalization at one-loop level is compensated by the renormalization of gauge transformations in such a way that the one-loop effective action remains gauge-invariant with respect to renormalized gauge transformations. The independence of both renormalizations from the space–time volume indicates the topological nature of the theory.

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