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SU_q(n) Gauge Theory

High Energy Physics - Theory 2009-10-30 v2 Quantum Algebra q-alg

Abstract

A field theory with local transformations belonging to the quantum group SU_q(n) is defined on a classical spacetime, with gauge potentials belonging to a quantum Lie algebra. Gauge transformations are defined for the potentials which lead to the appropriate quantum-group transformations for field strengths and covariant derivatives, defined for all elements of SU_q(n) by means of the adjoint action. This guarantees a non-trivial deformation. Gauge-invariant commutation relations are identified.

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@article{arxiv.hep-th/9601033,
  title  = {SU_q(n) Gauge Theory},
  author = {Anthony Sudbery},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-th/9601033},
  year   = {2009}
}

Comments

10 pages, Latex. The abstract and introduction have been hyped up to indicate more clearly what parts are refreshed by this quantum-group gauge theory that other quantum-group gauge theories cannot reach. To be published in Physics Letters B

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