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Conformal self-dual fields

High Energy Physics - Theory 2011-06-02 v3

Abstract

Conformal self-dual fields in flat space-time of even dimension greater than or equal to four are studied. Ordinary-derivative formulation of such fields is developed. Gauge invariant Lagrangian with conventional kinetic terms and corresponding gauge transformations are obtained. Gauge symmetries are realized by involving the Stueckelberg fields. Realization of global conformal symmetries is obtained. Light-cone gauge Lagrangian is found. Also, we demonstrate use of the light-cone gauge for counting of on-shell degrees of freedom of the conformal self-dual fields.

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@article{arxiv.0812.2861,
  title  = {Conformal self-dual fields},
  author = {R. R. Metsaev},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0812.2861},
  year   = {2011}
}

Comments

28 pages, LaTeX-2e, v3: Discussion of realization of conformal algebra symmetries on field strengths added to Sections 3,5. Appendices B,C,D and one reference added. Typos corrected

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