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Lagrangian Formulations of Self-dual Gauge Theories in Diverse Dimensions
- Source :
- Nucl.Phys.B837:1-21,2010
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- In this work, we study Lagrangian formulations for self-dual gauge theories, also known as chiral $n$-form gauge theories, for $n = 2p$ in $D = 4p+2$ dimensional spacetime. Motivated by a recent formulation of M5-branes derived from the BLG model, we generalize the earlier Lagrangian formulation based on a decomposition of spacetime into $(D-1)$ dimensions plus a special dimension, to construct Lagrangian formulations based on a generic decomposition of spacetime into $D'$ and $D" = D - D'$ dimensions. Although the Lorentz symmetry is not manifest, we prove that the action is invariant under modified Lorentz transformations.<br />Comment: 27 pages, the modified Lorentz transformation rule revised, minor modifications
- Subjects :
- High Energy Physics - Theory
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Details
- Database :
- arXiv
- Journal :
- Nucl.Phys.B837:1-21,2010
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.1001.3608
- Document Type :
- Working Paper
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nuclphysb.2010.04.015