Measuring Causal Invariance Formally

Invariance is one of several dimensions of causal relationships within the interventionist account. The more invariant a relationship between two variables, the more the relationship should be considered paradigmatically causal. In this paper, I propose two formal measures to estimate invariance, illustrated by a simple example. I then discuss the notion of invariance for causal relationships between non-nominal (i.e., ordinal and quantitative) variables, for which Information theory, and hence the formalism proposed here, is not well suited. Finally, I propose how invariance could be qualified for such variables.     

Gauge invariance over a group as the first principle of interacting string dynamics

It is stressed that the basic principle of the standard gauge theories is the invariance under internal symmetry transformations that do not commute with translations. This concept is generalized to the case where the translation group is replaced by an arbitrarily given non-abelian group G. The generalized Yang-Mills theory, called gauge theory over G, is an attractive extension of the standard formalism. The gauge theory over the conformal group is proposed as the fundamental theory of bosonic strings. As is usual in gauge theories, the interaction is uniquely specified by the invariance properties. For strings, overlap conditions between string positions come out in a natural way. The powerful machinery of Yang-Mills theories is fully applicable to the gauge theories over groups. In particular, an example of the Higgs-Kibble mechanism is given.     

Supersymmetry and bosonization in three dimensions

We discuss on the possible existence of a supersymmetric invariance in purely fermionic planar systems and its relation to the fermion-boson mapping in three-dimensional quantum field theory. We consider, as a very simple example, the bosonization of free massive fermions and show that, under certain conditions on the masses, this model displays a supersymmetric-like invariance in the low energy regime. We construct the purely fermionic expression for the supercurrent and the non-linear supersymmetry transformation laws. We argue that the supersymmetry is absent in the limit of massless fermions where the bosonized theory is non-local.     

U(N) invariance in extended supergravity

U(N) invariance of previously established extended supergravity theories (O(1), O(2), O(3)) is shown to be also compatible with the O(4) theory at the first non-trivial order in the Newton constant. If U(4) invariance remains true to all orders the non-polynomial feature of this theory is enormously simplified. As an example we determine, to all orders, the non-polynomial correction to the spin-1 kinetic term using some of the constraints of supersymmetry.     

Frequently Asked Questions About Shape Dynamics

Barbour’s interpretation of Mach’s principle led him to postulate that gravity should be formulated as a dynamical theory of spatial conformal geometry, or in his terminology, “shapes.” Recently, it was shown that the dynamics of General Relativity can indeed be formulated as the dynamics of shapes. This new Shape Dynamics theory, unlike earlier proposals by Barbour and his collaborators, implements local spatial conformal invariance as a gauge symmetry that replaces refoliation invariance in General Relativity. It is the purpose of this paper to answer frequent questions about (new) Shape Dynamics, such as its relation to Poincaré invariance, General Relativity, Constant Mean (extrinsic) Curvature gauge, earlier Shape Dynamics, and finally the conformal approach to the initial value problem of General Relativity. Some of these relations can be clarified by considering a simple model: free electrodynamics and its dual shift symmetric formulation. This model also serves as an example where symmetry trading is used for usual gauge theories.     

几何化在相对论解题中的应用

在解决相对论中关于参考系变换的问题时往往需要复杂冗长的计算,常用二惯性系映射法将计算问题转化为几何问题,该法快速而直观,但初学者较难掌握.为体现洛伦兹变换的动态过程以及传递物理学在变化中追求不变性的价值观,本文提出新的几何化方法即双曲旋转法.该法在二惯性系映射法的基础上以时空间隔不变性为依据进行双曲旋转,并辅以因果关系...     

General coordinate invariance and conformal invariance in nonrelativistic physics: Unitary Fermi gas

We show that the Lagrangian for interacting nonrelativistic particles can be coupled to an external gauge field and metric tensor in a way that exhibits a nonrelativistic version of general coordinate invariance. We explore the consequences of this invariance on the example of the degenerate Fermi gas at infinite scattering length, where conformal invariance also plays an important role. We find the most general effective Lagrangian consistent with both general coordinate and conformal invariance to leading and next-to-leading orders in the momentum expansion. At the leading order the Lagrangian contains one phenomenological constant and reproduces the results of the Thomas-Fermi theory and superfluid hydrodynamics. At the next-to-leading order there are two additional constants. We express various physical quantities through these constants.     

A quantum mechanical twin paradox

When a quantummechanical wavepacket undergoes a series of Galilean boosts, the Schrödinger theory predicts the occurrence of a geometrical phase effect that is an example of Berry's phase (Sagnac's phase). In the present paper the conceptual consequences of this phenomenon are considered, in particular for the status of Galilean invariance in nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, and for the relation between that theory and classical physics.     

Zitterbewegung of particles with arbitrary spin

The existence of zitterbewegung of particles with higher spins (s≥1) is proved. The investigation is based on the idea of Curie, Jordan, and Sudarshan that there are two aspects of relativistic invariance and also on the determination of the dynamical variables that describe systems with arbitrary spin obtained by Jordan and Mukunda. A number of new paradoxical properties of zitterbewegung unknown in Dirac theory is revealed. For example, particles with high spins (s≥1) can have a velocity greater than light. It is shown in a general form that elimination of zitterbewegung in all directions of space, or even only in a plane, is impossible. There can be only partial liquidation of zitterbewegung, in one of the directions of space, and then only at the price of violation of relativistic invariance of the theory. Finally, it is suggested that the paradoxical properties of zitterbewegung can be understood by redefining the momentum and mass operators. In this way, a connection between zitterbewgung and tachyons is established.     

Conformal invariance and conserved quantities of dynamical system of relative motion

This paper discusses in detail the conformal invariance by infinitesimal transformations of a dynamical system of relative motion. The necessary and sufficient conditions of conformal invariance and Lie symmetry are given simultaneously by the action of infinitesimal transformations. Then it obtains the conserved quantities of conformal invariance by the infinitesimal transformations. Finally an example is given to illustrate the application of the results.     

广义经典力学中Hamilton-Tabarrok-Leech正则方程的对称性理论

提出广义Hamilton-Tabarrok-Leech正则方程的对称性理论.列写系统的运动方程.研究系统的Noether对称性、形式不变性和Lie对称性，并求出相应的守恒量.举例说明结果的应用. 关键词： 广义经典力学 H-T-L 正则方程 对称性 守恒量     

Relative time dependence as gauge freedom and bilocal models of hadrons

We introduce the shift of relative time variable as a gauge transformation of bilocal field operator. The corresponding gauge invariant free bilocal Lagrangian theory is formulated. The subsidiary condition which eliminates the relative time appears as a gauge invariance condition for bilocal field operator. As an example we quantize the bilocal field describing covariant three dimensional oscillator model of hadrons.     

Conformal invariance and Hojman conserved quantities of canonical Hamilton systems

This paper discusses the conformal invariance by infinitesimal transformations of canonical Hamilton systems. The necessary and sufficient conditions of conformal invariance being Lie symmetrical simultaneously by the action of infinitesimal transformations are given. The determining equations of the conformal invariance are gained. Then the Hojman conserved quantities of conformal invariance by special infinitesimal transformations are obtained. Finally an illustrative example is given to verify the results.     

Supersymmetry and central charges

Superfield representations of supersymmetry algebras with central charges are studied. An interacting field theory realization of the SU(2) invariant example is given, which is shown to be just another interpretation of P. Fayet's “hypersymmetry”. For certain massless cases it is shown that the theory has a larger SU(4) invariance once the equations of motion are used, thus providing us with a possible superfield formulation of the SU(4) supersymmetric gauge theory.     

Conformal Invariance and Noether Conserved Quantities of First-Order Lagrange Systems

In this paper the conformal invariance by infinitesimal transformations of first-order Lagrange systems is discussed in detail. The necessary and sufficient conditions of conformal invariance by the action of infinitesimal transformations being Lie symmetry simultaneously are given. Then we get the conserved quantities of conformal invariance by the infinitesimal transformations. Finally an example is given to illustrate the application of the results.     

变质量完整系统的共形不变性和Noether对称性及Lie对称性

研究变质量完整系统在无限小变换下的共形不变性与Noether对称性和Lie对称性.首先,给出了变质量完整系统的共形不变性的定义;其次,研究了系统的共形不变性与Noether对称性之间的关系,得到了共形不变性导致的Noether守恒量;最后,研究了系统的共形不变性与Lie对称性之间的关系,得到了共形不变性同时是Lie对称性导致的Hojman守恒量.最后举例说明了结果的应用.     

Morita Base Change in Hopf-Cyclic (Co)Homology

In this paper, we establish the invariance of cyclic (co)homology of left Hopf algebroids under the change of Morita equivalent base algebras. The classical result on Morita invariance for cyclic homology of associative algebras appears as a special example of this theory. In our main application we consider the Morita equivalence between the algebra of complex-valued smooth functions on the classical 2-torus and the coordinate algebra of the noncommutative 2-torus with rational parameter. We then construct a Morita base change left Hopf algebroid over this noncommutative 2-torus and show that its cyclic (co)homology can be computed by means of the homology of the Lie algebroid of vector fields on the classical 2-torus.     

Quantum dots for demonstration of additional dimensions of spacetime

By the example of electron mesoscopic systems, we show the impossibility of constraints of the quantum principle of superposition imposed by the superselection rule. This rule was introduced by Wick, Wightman, and Wigner in order to avoid the violation of Lorentz invariance due to the absence of physical invariance under rotations by an angle of 2π in states which are a coherent superposition of states with an even and odd number of fermions. We describe a mesoscopic system (a semiconductor double quantum dot at low temperatures) where such superpositions are realized; this is confirmed by experiments. We suggest a new experiment which explicitly demonstrates the absence of physical invariance under rotations by an angle of 2π. We note that an alternative to the superselection rule is the existence (along with x, y, z, and t) of additional spinor (Grassmann) dimensions of spacetime introduced in quantum field theory for realization of supersymmetry. It is proved that additional dimensions are real; their physical meaning is clarified for nonrelativistic systems of fermions.     

Conformal invariance and Hojman conservedquantities of first order Lagrange systems

In this paper the conformal invariance by infinitesimal transformations of first order Lagrange systems is discussed in detail. The necessary and sufficient conditions of conformal invariance and Lie symmetry simultaneously by the action of infinitesimal transformations are given. Then it gets the Hojman conserved quantities of conformal invariance by the infinitesimal transformations. Finally an example is given to illustrate the application of the results.     

Perturbative gauge invariance: electroweak theory II

A recent construction of the electroweak theory, based on perturbative quantum gauge invariance alone, is extended to the case of more generations of fermions with arbitrary mixing. The conditions implied by second order gauge invariance lead to an isolated solution for the fermionic couplings in agreement with the standard model. Third order gauge invariance determines the Higgs potential. The resulting massive gauge theory is manifestly gauge invariant, after construction.