Edge observables of the Maxwell-Chern-Simons theory

DOI10.1103/PHYSREVD.106.025011arXiv2204.06073MaRDI QIDQ6396367FDOQ6396367

Eduardo J. S. Villaseñor, Juan Margalef-Bentabol, Bogar Díaz, J. Fernando Barbero G.

Publication date: 12 April 2022

Abstract: We analyze the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of the Maxwell-Chern-Simons theory defined on a manifold with boundary for two different sets of boundary equations derived from a variational principle. We pay special attention to the identification of the infinite chains of boundary constraints and their resolution. We identify edge observables and their algebra [which corresponds to the well-known $U(1)$ Kac-Moody algebra]. Without performing any gauge fixing, and using the Hodge-Morrey theorem, we solve the Hamilton equations whenever possible. In order to give explicit solutions, we consider the particular case in which the fields are defined on a $2$-disk. Finally, we study the Fock quantization of the system and discuss the quantum edge observables and states.

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