A theory of quantized fields based on orthogonal and symplectic Clifford algebras

DOI10.1007/S00006-011-0314-4zbMATH Open1259.83011arXiv1104.2266OpenAlexW2963215231MaRDI QIDQ1934342FDOQ1934342

Authors: Matej Pavšič 

Publication date: 28 January 2013

Published in: Advances in Applied Clifford Algebras (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: The transition from a classical to quantum theory is investigated within the context of orthogonal and symplectic Clifford algebras, first for particles, and then for fields. It is shown that the generators of Clifford algebras have the role of quantum mechanical operators that satisfy the Heisenberg equations of motion. For quadratic Hamiltonians, the latter equations are obtained from the classical equations of motion, rewritten in terms of the phase space coordinates and the corresponding basis vectors. Then, assuming that such equations hold for arbitrary path, i.e., that coordinates and momenta are undetermined, we arrive at the equations that contains basis vectors and their time derivatives only. According to this approach, quantization of a classical theory, formulated in phase space, is replacement of the phase space variables with the corresponding basis vectors (operators). The basis vectors, transformed into the Witt basis, satisfy the bosonic or fermionic (anti)commutation relations, and can create spinor states of all minimal left ideals of the corresponding Clifford algebra. We consider some specific actions for point particles and fields, formulated in terms of commuting and/or anticommuting phase space variables, together with the corresponding symplectic or orthogonal basis vectors. Finally we discuss why such approach could be useful for grand unification and quantum gravity.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1104.2266

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zbMATH Keywords

quantizationquantum gravitygrand unificationphase spacequantum fieldsorthogonal and symplectic Clifford algebrasunification of interactions

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Geometry and quantization, symplectic methods (81S10) Quantum field theory on curved space or space-time backgrounds (81T20) Unified quantum theories (81V22) Quantization of the gravitational field (83C45) Kaluza-Klein and other higher-dimensional theories (83E15) String and superstring theories in gravitational theory (83E30) Clifford algebras, spinors (15A66)

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