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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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