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On Nonlinear Gauge Theories

Differential Geometry 2012-04-09 v1

Abstract

In this note, we study non-linear gauge theories for principal bundles, where the structure group is replaced by a Lie groupoid. We follow the approach of Moerdijk-Mrcun and establish its relation with the existing physics literature. In particular, we derive a new formula for the gauge transformation which closely resembles and generalizes the classical formulas found in Yang Mills gauge theories.

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@article{arxiv.0807.3304,
  title  = {On Nonlinear Gauge Theories},
  author = {Daniele Signori and Mathieu Stienon},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0807.3304},
  year   = {2012}
}

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12 pages

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