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Possible quantum obstructions to the process of Abelian conversion

High Energy Physics - Theory 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

The procedure for Abelian conversion of second class constraints due to Batalin, Fradkin, Fradkina and Tyutin is considered at quantum level, by using the field-antifield formalism. It is argued that quantum effects can obstruct the process. In this case, Wess-Zumino fields may be introduced in order to restore the lost symmetries.

Cite

@article{arxiv.hep-th/9705203,
  title  = {Possible quantum obstructions to the process of Abelian conversion},
  author = {Ricardo Amorim and Ronaldo Thibes},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-th/9705203},
  year   = {2007}
}

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15 pages, Latex

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