Gauge Interactions

The principle of gauge symmetry is introduced as a consequence of the invariance of the equations of motion under local transformations. We apply it to Abelian, as well as non-Abelian, internal symmetry groups. We derive in this way the Lagrangian of quantum electrodynamics and that of Yang–Mills theories. We quantise the latter using the path integral method and show the need for unphysical Faddeev–Popov ghost fields. We exhibit the geometric properties of the theory by formulating it on a discrete space-time lattice. We show that matter fields live on lattice sites and gauge fields on oriented lattice links. The Yang–Mills field strength is related to the curvature in field space.

Dynamics of Magnetized and Magnetically Charged Particles around Regular Nonminimal Magnetic Black Holes

The present paper is devoted to the study of the event horizon properties of spacetime around a regular nonminimal magnetic black hole (BH), together with dynamics of magnetized and magnetically charged particles in the vicinity of the BH. It is shown that the minimum value of the outer horizon of the extreme charged BH increases with the increase in coupling parameter. It reaches its maximum value of 1.5M when q→∞, while the maximal value of the BH charge decreases and tends toward zero. We also present a detailed analysis of magnetized particles’ motion around a regular nonminimal magnetic black hole. The particle’s innermost circular stable orbits (ISCOs) radius decreases as the magnetic charge and the parameter β increase and the coupling parameter of Yang–Mills field causes a decrease at the values of the magnetic charge near to its maximum. We show that the magnetic charge can mimic the spin of a rotating Kerr black hole up to the value of a=0.7893M, providing the same value for an ISCO of a magnetized particle with the parameter β=10.2 when the coupling parameter is q=0. Moreover, Lyapunov exponents, Keplerian orbits and harmonic oscillations of magnetized particles motion are also discussed.

MHV amplitudes and BCFW recursion for Yang-Mills theory in the de Sitter static patch

We study the scattering problem in the static patch of de Sitter space, i.e. the problem of field evolution between the past and future horizons of a de Sitter observer. We formulate the problem in terms of off-shell fields in Poincare coordinates. This is especially convenient for conformal theories, where the static patch can be viewed as a flat causal diamond, with one tip at the origin and the other at timelike infinity. As an important example, we consider Yang-Mills theory at tree level. We find that static-patch scattering for Yang-Mills is subject to BCFW-like recursion relations. These can reduce any static-patch amplitude to one with N−1MHV helicity structure, dressed by ordinary Minkowski amplitudes. We derive all the N−1MHV static-patch amplitudes from self-dual Yang-Mills field solutions. Using the recursion relations, we then derive from these an infinite set of MHV amplitudes, with arbitrary number of external legs.

Towards non-perturbative quantization and the mass gap problem for the Yang–Mills field

In this paper, we reduce the problem of quantization of the Yang–Mills field Hamiltonian to a problem for defining a probability measure on an infinite-dimensional space of gauge equivalence classes of connections on [Formula: see text]. We suggest a formally self-adjoint expression for the quantized Yang–Mills Hamiltonian as an operator on the corresponding Lebesgue [Formula: see text]-space. In the case when the Yang–Mills field is associated to the abelian group [Formula: see text], we define the probability measure which depends on two real parameters [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]. This yields a non-standard quantization of the Hamiltonian of the electromagnetic field, and the associated probability measure is Gaussian. The corresponding quantized Hamiltonian is a self-adjoint operator in a Fock space the spectrum of which is [Formula: see text], i.e. it has a gap.

Shadow cast and quasinormal modes in f(R) gravity model inspired by Yang–Mills field

In this paper, the null geodesic equations are computed in [Formula: see text] space–time dimensions [Y. Younesizadeh, A. A. Ahmad, A. H. Ahmed, F. Younesizadeh, Ann. Phys. 420, 168246 (2020)] by using the concept of symmetries and Hamilton–Jacobi equation and Carter separable method. With these null geodesics in hand, we evaluate the celestial coordinates (x, y) and the radius [Formula: see text] of the BH shadow and represent it graphically. In addition, we have shown that the peak of this energy slowly shifts to lower frequencies and its height decreases with the increase in the YM magnetic charge ([Formula: see text]) values and decrease in the [Formula: see text] parameter ([Formula: see text]) values. In addition, we have analyzed the concept of effective potential barrier by transforming the radial equation of motion into standard Schrodinger form. The most important result derived from this study is that the height of this potential increases with increase in the YM magnetic charge ([Formula: see text]) values. Then, we study the quasinormal modes (QNMs) of these 4D black holes. For this purpose, we use the WKB approximation method upto third-order corrections. We have shown the perturbation’s decay in corresponding diagrams when the YM magnetic charge ([Formula: see text]) values and the [Formula: see text] parameter ([Formula: see text]) values change.

Gravitating Meron-like topological solitons in massive Yang–Mills theory and the Einstein–Skyrme model

We show that Merons in D-dimensional Einstein–Massive–Yang–Mills theory can be mapped to solutions of the Einstein–Skyrme model. The identification of the solutions relies on the fact that, when considering the Meron ansatz for the gauge connection $$A=\lambda U^{-1}dU$$ A = λ U - 1 d U , the massive Yang–Mills equations reduce to the Skyrme equations for the corresponding group element U. In the same way, the energy–momentum tensors of both theories can be identified and therefore lead to the same Einstein equations. Subsequently, we focus on the SU(2) case and show that introducing a mass for the Yang–Mills field restricts Merons to live on geometries given by the direct product of $$S^3$$ S 3 (or $$S^2$$ S 2 ) and Lorentzian manifolds with constant Ricci scalar. We construct explicit examples for $$D=4$$ D = 4 and $$D=5$$ D = 5 . Finally, we comment on possible generalisations.

Field models

This chapter provides constructions of Lagrangians for various field models and discusses the basic properties of these models. Concrete examples of field models are constructed, including real and complex scalar field models, the sigma model, spinor field models and models of massless and massive free vector fields. In addition, the chapter discusses various interactions between fields, including the interactions of scalars and spinors with the electromagnetic field. A detailed discussion of the Yang-Mills field is given as well.

One-loop divergences

This chapter focuses on one-loop calculations and related issues such as practical renormalization and the derivation of beta functions. The general result for the one-loop divergences from chapter 13 is applied to a sequence of practical calculations. The starting point is the derivation of vacuum divergences of free matter fields. The beta functions in the vacuum sector are calculated. Asymptotic freedom is discussed. In addition, examples of one-loop divergences in interacting theories are elaborated, including the Yang-Mills field coupled to fermions and scalars, and the Yukawa model.