Mass generation in abelian U(1) gauge theories: a rich network of dualities

DOI10.1063/1.5109628zbMATH Open1427.81195arXiv1807.07763OpenAlexW2982270862MaRDI QIDQ5205178FDOQ5205178

Authors: Bruno Bertrand, Jan Govaerts 

Publication date: 10 December 2019

Published in: Journal of Mathematical Physics (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: Following a novel approach, all known basic mass generation mechanisms consistent with an exact abelian U(1) gauge symmetry are shown to be related through an intricate network of dualities whatever the spacetime dimension. This equivalence which applies in the absence of any supersymmetry, is however restricted by the presence of topological terms generating possible topological effects. In particular in 3+1 dimensions the duality relations between the Maxwell-Higgs model, the Stueckelberg and the topological mass generation mechanisms are then established following a careful treatment of the gauge symmetry content. This result offers a new framework for an effective description of superconductivity or topological defects built from fields beyond the SM.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1807.07763

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Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Symmetry breaking in quantum theory (81R40) Unified quantum theories (81V22)

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