Physics – High Energy Physics – High Energy Physics - Theory
Scientific paper
2008-05-30
JHEP 0808:015,2008
Physics
High Energy Physics
High Energy Physics - Theory
16 pages, two minor changes in euations
Scientific paper
10.1088/1126-6708/2008/08/015
The introduction of a non-abelian gauge group embedded into the rigid symmetry group G of a field theory with abelian vector fields and no corresponding charges, requires in general the presence of a hierarchy of p-form gauge fields. The full gauge algebra of this hierarchy can be defined independently of a specific theory and is encoded in the embedding tensor that determines the gauge group. When applied to specific Lagrangians, the algebra is deformed in an intricate way and in general will only close up to equations of motion. The group-theoretical structure of the hierarchy exhibits many interesting features, which have been studied starting from the low-p forms. Here the question is addressed what happens generically for high values of p. In addition a number of other features is discussed concerning the role that the p-forms play in various deformations of the theory.
Samtleben Henning
Wit Bernard de
No associations
LandOfFree
The end of the p-form hierarchy does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with The end of the p-form hierarchy, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The end of the p-form hierarchy will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-318885