Gauge theory of the star product

The choice of a star product realization for non-commutative field theory can be regarded as a gauge choice in the space of all equivalent star products. With the goal of having a gauge invariant treatment, we develop tools, such as integration measures and covariant derivatives on this space. The covariant derivative can be expressed in terms of connections in the usual way giving rise to new degrees of freedom for non-commutative theories.     

Non-local field theories and the non-commutative torus

We argue that by taking a limit of SYM on a non-commutative torus one can obtain a theory on non-compact space with a finite non-locality scale. We also suggest that one can also obtain a similar generalization of the (2,0) field theory in dimensions, and that the DLCQ of this theory is known.     

Gravitomagnetism and Non-commutative Geometry

Similarity between the gravitoelectromagnetism and the electromagnetism is discussed. We show that the gravitomagnetic field (similar to the magnetic field) can be equivalent to the non-commutative effect of the momentum sector of the phase space when one maintains only the first order of the non-commutative parameters. This is performed through two approaches. In one approach, by employing the Feynman proof, the existence of a Lorentz-like force in the gravitoelectromagnetism is indicated. The appearance of such a force is subjected to the slow motion and the weak field approximations for stationary fields. The analogy between this Lorentz-like force and the motion equation of a test particle in a non-commutative space leads to the mentioned equivalency. In fact, this equivalency is achieved by the comparison of the two motion equations. In the other and quietly independent approach, we demonstrate that a gravitomagnetic background can be treated as a Dirac constraint. That is, the gravitoelectromagnetic field can be regarded as a constrained system from the sense of the Dirac theory. Indeed, the application of the Dirac formalism for the gravitoelectromagnetic field reveals that the phase space coordinates have non-commutative structure from the view of the Dirac bracket. Particularly, the gravitomagnetic field as a weak field induces the non-trivial Dirac bracket of the momentum sector which displays the non-commutativity.     

非对易相空间中的狄拉克振子的能级和Wigner函数

非对易几何、弦论和圈量子引力理论的发展,使非对易空间受到越来越多的关注.非对易量子理论不同于平常的量子理论,它是弦尺度下的特殊的物理效应,处理非对易量子力学问题需要特殊方法.本文首先介绍了Moyal方程与Wigner函数,利用Moyal-Weyl乘法与Bopp变换将H(x,p)变换成^H(^x,^p),考虑坐标—坐标、动量—动量的非对易性,实现对非对易相空间中星乘本征方程的求解.并利用非对易相空间量子力学的代数关系,讨论了非对易相空间中狄拉克振子的Wigner函数和能级,研究结果发现非对易相空间中狄拉克振子的能级明显依赖于非对易参数.     

Duality in noncommutative topologically massive gauge field theory revisited

We introduce a master action in non-commutative space, out of which we obtain the action of the non-commutative Maxwell-Chern-Simons theory. Then, we look for the corresponding dual theory at both first and second order in the non-commutative parameter. At the first order, the dual theory happens to be, precisely, the action obtained from the usual commutative self-dual model by generalizing the Chern-Simons term to its non-commutative version, including a cubic term. Since this resulting theory is also equivalent to the non-commutative massive Thirring model in the large fermion mass limit, we remove, as a byproduct, the obstacles arising in the generalization to non-commutative space, and to the first non-trivial order in the non-commutative parameter, of the bosonization in three dimensions. Then, performing calculations at the second order in the non-commutative parameter, we explicitly compute a new dual theory which differs from the non-commutative self-dual model and, further, differs also from other previous results and involves a very simple expression in terms of ordinary fields. In addition, a remarkable feature of our results is that the dual theory is local, unlike what happens in the non-Abelian, but commutative case. We also conclude that the generalization to non-commutative space of bosonization in three dimensions is possible only when considering the first non-trivial corrections over ordinary space.Received: 12 November 2003, Published online: 23 March 2004M. Botta Cantcheff: mbotta_c@ictp.trieste.itP. Minces: Permanent address Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas (CBPF), Departamento de Teoria de Campos e Partículas (DCP), Rua Dr. Xavier Sigaud 150, 22290-180, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil     

Individual events and mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics

We describe a scheme for constructing quantum mechanics in which the Hilbert space and linear operators are only secondary structures of the theory, while the primary structures are the elements of a non-commutative algebra (observables) and the functionals on this algebra, associated with the results of a single observation.     

Quantum group gauge theory on quantum spaces

We construct quantum group-valued canonical connections on quantum homogeneous spaces, including aq-deformed Dirac monopole on the quantum sphere of Podles with quantum differential structure coming from the 3D calculus of Woronowicz onSU _q (2). The construction is presented within the setting of a general theory of quantum principal bundles with quantum group (Hopf algebra) fibre, associated quantum vector bundles and connection one-forms. Both the base space (spacetime) and the total space are non-commutative algebras (quantum spaces).Supported by St. John's College, Cambridge and KBN grant 202189101     

Trace Dynamics and a non-commutative special relativity

Trace Dynamics is a classical dynamical theory of non-commuting matrices in which cyclic permutation inside a trace is used to define the derivative with respect to an operator. We use the methods of Trace Dynamics to construct a non-commutative special relativity. We define a line-element using the Trace over space–time coordinates which are assumed to be operators. The line-element is shown to be invariant under standard Lorentz transformations, and is used to construct a non-commutative relativistic dynamics. The eventual motivation for constructing such a non-commutative relativity is to relate the statistical thermodynamics of this classical theory to quantum mechanics.     

The Geometry of Noncommutative Space-Time

Stabilization, by deformation, of the Poincaré-Heisenberg algebra requires both the introduction of a fundamental lentgh and the noncommutativity of translations which is associated to the gravitational field. The noncommutative geometry structure that follows from the deformed algebra is studied both for the non-commutative tangent space and the full space with gravity. The contact points of this approach with the work of David Finkelstein are emphasized.     

Generalized Spiked Harmonic Oscillator in Non-commutative Space

In this paper non-commutative Schrodinger equation is considered for generalized Spiked harmonic oscillator potential. The energy shift due to non-commutativeity is obtained via the perturbation theory. Furthermore we show that the degeneracy of the initial spectral line is broken in transition from commutative space to non-commutative space.     

The non-commutative oscillator, symmetry and the Landau problem

The isotropic oscillator on a plane is discussed where the coordinate and momentum space are both considered to be non-commutative. We also discuss the symmetry properties of the oscillator for three separate cases when the non-commutative parameters Θ and for x and p-space, respectively, satisfy specific relations. We compare the Landau problem with the isotropic oscillator on non-commutative space and obtain a relation between the two non-commutative parameters and the magnetic field of the Landau problem.     

Gravity in non-commutative geometry

We study general relativity in the framework of non-commutative differential geometry. As a prerequisite we develop the basic notions of non-commutative Riemannian geometry, including analogues of Riemannian metric, curvature and scalar curvature. This enables us to introduce a generalized Einstein-Hilbert action for non-commutative Riemannian spaces. As an example we study a space-time which is the product of a four dimensional manifold by a two-point space, using the tools of non-commutative Riemannian geometry, and derive its generalized Einstein-Hilbert action. In the simplest situation, where the Riemannian metric is taken to be the same on the two copies of the manifold, one obtains a model of a scalar field coupled to Einstein gravity. This field is geometrically interpreted as describing the distance between the two points in the internal space.Dedicated to H. ArakiSupported in part by the Swiss National Foundation (SNF)     

Exact solution to two-dimensional isotropic charged harmonic oscillator in uniform magnetic field in non-commutative phase space

In this paper, the isotropic charged harmonic oscillator in uniform magnetic field is researched in the non-commutative phase space; the corresponding exact energy is obtained, and the analytic eigenfunction is presented in terms of the confluent hypergeometric function. It is shown that in the non-commutative space,the isotropic charged harmonic oscillator in uniform magnetic field has the similar behaviors to the Landau problem.     

A generalization of the classical moment problem on *-algebras with applications to relativistic quantum theory. I.

A (non-commutative) generalization of the classical moment problem is formulated on arbitrary *-algebras with units. This is used to produce aC*-algebra associated with the space of test functions for quantum fields. ThisC*-algebra plays a role in theories of bounded localized observables in Hilbert space which is similar to that of the space of test functions in quantum field theories (namely it is represented in Hilbert space). The case of local quantum fields which satisfy a slight generalization of the growth condition is investigated. Laboratorie associé au Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique.     

Two- and three-loop beta function of non-commutative Φ<Superscript>4</Superscript><Subscript>4</Subscript> theory

The simplest non-commutative renormalizable field theory, the φ₄ ⁴ model on four dimensional Moyal space with harmonic potential, is asymptotically safe at one loop, as shown by Grosse and Wulkenhaar. We extend this result up to three loops. If this remains true at any loop, it should allow for a full non-perturbative construction of this model. PACS 03.70.+k; 11.10.Nx     

Exact solution to two-dimensional isotropic charged harmonic oscillator in uniform magnetic field in non-commutative phase space

In this paper,the isotropic charged harmonic oscillator in uniform magnetic field is researched in the non-commutative phase space;the corresponding exact energy is obtained,and the analytic eigenfunction is presented in terms of the confluent hypergeometric function.It is shown that in the non-commutative space,the isotropic charged harmonic oscillator in uniform magnetic field has the similar behaviors to the Landau problem.     

Hamilton formalism in non-cummutative geometry

We study the Hamilton formalism for Connes-Lott models, i.e. for Yang-Mills theory in non-commutative geometry. The starting point is an associative *-algebra A which is of the form A = C (I, A_s), where A_s is itself an associative *-algebra. With appropriate choice of a K-cycle over A it is possible to identify the time-like part of the generalized differential algebra constructed out of A. We define the non-commutative analogue of integration on space-like surfaces via the Dixmier trace restricted to the representation of the space-like part A_s of the algebra. Due to this restriction it is possible to define the Lagrange function resp. Hamilton function also for Minkowskian space-time. We identify the phase-space and give a definition of the Poisson bracket for Yang-Mills theory in non-commutative geometry. This general formalism is applied to a model on a two-point space and to a model on Minkowski space-time x two-point space.