Multiple choice of gauge generators and consistency of interactions
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2015-06-18 v2 High Energy Physics - Theory
Mathematical Physics
math.MP
Abstract
It is usually assumed that any consistent interaction either deforms or retains the gauge symmetries of the corresponding free theory. We propose a simple model where an obvious irreducible gauge symmetry does not survive an interaction, while the interaction is consistent as it preserves the number of physical degrees of freedom. The model turns out admitting a less obvious reducible set of gauge generators which is compatible with the interaction and smooth in coupling constant. Possible application to gravity models is discussed.
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@article{arxiv.1402.0634,
title = {Multiple choice of gauge generators and consistency of interactions},
author = {S. L. Lyakhovich and A. A. Sharapov},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1402.0634},
year = {2015}
}
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