Conformal invariance of quantum fields in two-dimensional space-time

Our investigations of conformal invariance are based on the theory of analytic representations of the conformal group and its universal covering group. With its help the action of the conformal group on free massless fields, Greenberg fields, Wick products of these fields, and the Thirring fields is studied. In this context we find an infinite set of new operator solutions for the Thirring model that are all equivalent to each other. Explicit constructions of the nonlocal special conformal transformations of all these fields are given.     

Spontaneous reduction of noncommutative gauge symmetry and model building

We propose a mechanism for the spontaneous (gauge-invariant) reduction of noncommutative gauge theories down to SU(n). This can be achieved through the condensation of composite gauge invariant fields that involve half-infinite Wilson lines in the trace-U(1) noninvariant and SU(n) preserving direction. Based on this mechanism, we discuss an anomaly-free fully gauge invariant noncommutative standard model based on the minimal gauge group , previously proposed, and show how it can be consistently reduced to the standard model with the usual particle spectrum. Charge quantization for quarks and leptons naturally follows from the model.     

Contractions of space-time groups and relativistic quantum mechanics

The relation of the conformal group to various earlier proposed relativistic quantum mechanical dynamical groups (and other related groups) is studied in the framework of projective geometry, by explicitly constructing the contractions of the six-dimensional coordinate transformations. Five-dimensional realizations are then derived. An attempt is made to improve our physical insight through geometry.     

C, P, and T invariance of noncommutative gauge theories

In this paper we study the invariance of the noncommutative gauge theories under C, P, and T transformations. For the noncommutative space (when only the spatial part of straight theta is nonzero) we show that noncommutative QED (NCQED) is parity invariant. In addition, we show that under charge conjugation the theory on noncommutative R(4)(straight theta) is transformed to the theory on R(4)(-straight theta), so NCQED is a CP violating theory. The theory remains invariant under time reversal if, together with proper changes in fields, we also change straight theta by -straight theta. Hence altogether NCQED is CPT invariant. Moreover, we show that the CPT invariance holds for general noncommutative space-time.     

Non locality and gauge invariance in relativistic wave equations

Linear relativistic wave equations are discussed with consideration of the adjoint wave function and its effect on the equations of motion and charge-current 4-vector.Invited talk presented at the International Symposium Selected Topics in Quantum Field Theory and Mathematical Physics, Bechyn, Czechoslovakia, June 14–19, 1981.     

Existence and invariance of twisted products on a symplectic manifold

It is now well-known [1] that the twisted product on the functions defined on a symplectic manifold, play a fundamental role in an invariant approach of quantum mechanics. We prove here a general existence theorem of such twisted products. If a Lie group G acts by symplectomorphisms on a symplectic manifold and if there is a G-invariant symplectic connection, the manifold admits G-invariant Vey twisted products. In particular, if a homogeneous space G/H admits an invariant linear connection, T ^*(G/H) admits a G-invariant Vey twisted product. For the connected Lie group G, the group T ^*G admits a symplectic structure, a symplectic connection and a Vey twisted product which are bi-invariant under G.     

Gauge invariance and spontaneous symmetry breaking in two-gap superconductors

The gauge symmetry of the Ginzburg–Landau theory for two-gap superconductors is analyzed in this letter. We argue that the existence of two different phases, associated with the two independent scalar Higgs fields, explicitly breaks the gauge symmetry of the Ginzburg–Landau Hamiltonian, unless a new additional vector field is included. Furthermore, the interference term, or Josephson coupling, holding a direct dependence with the phase difference, also explicitly breaks down the gauge symmetry. We show that a solution for the problem is achieved by adding an additional kinetic coupling term between the two vector fields, which generates the desired terms through a spontaneous symmetry breaking mechanism. Finally, the electrodynamics of the system is also presented in terms of the supercurrents inside the superconducting region.     

Interacting twisted and untwisted scalar fields in a nonsimply connected space-time

Interacting twisted and untwisted scalar fields are studied in a non-Minkowskian space-time with the topology S¹ × R³. Renormalization of the theory is discussed, and the oneloop effective potential is calculated and used to discuss symmetry breaking and mass generation as a consequence of the non-trivial topology. It is found that an interaction between the twisted and untwisted fields can lead to symmetry breaking.     

Reparametrization invariance: a gauge-like symmetry of ultrametrically organised states

The reparametrization transformation between ultrametrically organised states of replicated disordered systems is explicitly defined. The invariance of the longitudinal free energy under this transformation, i.e. reparametrization invariance, is shown to be a direct consequence of the higher level symmetry of replica equivalence. The double limit of infinite step replica symmetry breaking and is needed to derive this continuous gauge-like symmetry from the discrete permutation invariance of the n replicas. Goldstone's theorem and Ward identities can be deduced from the disappearance of the second (and higher order) variation of the longitudinal free energy. We recall also how these and other exact statements follow from permutation symmetry after introducing the concept of “infinitesimal" permutations. Received 21 July 2000     

Conformally flat space-time of spherical symmetry in isotropic coordinates

When we study spherically symmetric distributions of non-charged, perfect fluid in general relativity, a general expression giving the metric can be obtained under the assumption that the space-time is conformally flat. Formulae for the metric, matter density and pressure are given in isotropic coordinates.     

Origin of the pseudospin symmetry in the relativistic formalism

The grounds on which the nuclear pseudospin symmetry (PSS) is supposed to be based are analysed within the relativistic mean-field framework. A connection between the mechanisms responsible for the spin-orbit and pseudospin-orbit splittings is shown. The nature of the PSS is investigated through an extended Dirac equation which allows a generalization of the PSS breaking term. It is shown that the PSS breaking in real nuclei can be explained as a result of a non-perturbative transformation from non-physical solutions of the Dirac equation, which satisfy exactly the PSS, to the physical ones. The PSS breaking term produces important, though qualitatively similar, effects on both states of a pseudospin-orbit doublet. The similarity of these effects increases with the number of nodes of the small component of the Dirac spinor of these states.Received: 28 April 2003, Revised: 30 October 2003, Published online: 18 June 2004PACS: 24.10.Jv Relativistic models - 21.60.Cs Shell model - 21.10.Pc Single-particle levels and strength functions - 24.80. + y Nuclear tests of fundamental interactions and symmetries     

The relativistic symmetry group of spin and particle number

We suggest that spin and particle number are more naturally associated with the generators of a group than are spin and mass value (as is usually assumed). This is examined using the hypercomplex number formalism of relativistic physics.     

Flow probe of symmetry energy in relativistic heavy-ion reactions

Various definitions of the symmetry energy are introduced for nuclei, dilute nuclear matter below saturation density and stellar matter, which is found in compact stars or core-collapse supernovae. The resulting differences are exemplified by calculations in a theoretical approach based on a generalized relativistic density functional for dense matter. It contains nucleonic clusters as explicit degrees of freedom with medium-dependent properties that are derived for light clusters from a quantum statistical approach. With such a model the dissolution of clusters at high densities can be described. The effects of the liquid-gas phase transition in nuclear matter and of cluster formation in stellar matter on the density dependence of the symmetry energy are studied for different temperatures. It is observed that correlations and the formation of inhomogeneous matter at low densities and temperatures causes an increase of the symmetry energy as compared to calculations assuming a uniform uncorrelated spatial distribution of constituent baryons and leptons.     

Restoration of rotational symmetry in deformed relativistic mean-field theory

We report on a very recently developed three-dimensional angular momentum projected relativistic mean-field theory with point-coupling interaction (3DAMP+RMF-PC). Using this approach the same effective nucleon-nucleon interaction is adopted to describe both the single-particle and collective motions in nuclei. Collective states with good quantum angular momentum are built projecting out the intrinsic deformed meanfield states. Results for 24Mg are shown as an illustrative application.     

Canonical formalism and relativistic invariance of the Grossman-Peres classical electron model

The Grossman — Peres classical electron model is not explicitly a relativistic invariant. The relativistic invariance of the Grossman — Peres model is proved in this paper by the direct construction of Poincaré-group generators from integrals of the motion of the model under consideration. The generators found afford the possibility of obtaining also an expression for the 4-vector of coordinate-time.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 10, pp. 81–86, October, 1977.     

Gauge dependence of world lines and invariance of theS-matrix in relativistic classical mechanics

The notion of world lines is studied in the constraint Hamiltonian formulation of relativistic point particle dynamics. The particle world lines are shown to depend in general (in the presence of interaction) on the choice of the equal-time hyperplane (the only exception being the elastic scattering of rigid balls). However, the relative motion of a two-particle system and the (classical)S-matrix are independent of this choice.A preliminary version of this paper was circulated as ICTP, Trieste, Internal Report IC/79/59On leave of absence from Institute of Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia 1184, Bulgaria     

Nilpotent symmetry invariance in the non-Abelian 1-form gauge theory: Superfield formalism

We demonstrate that the nilpotent Becchi-Rouet-Stora-Tyutin (BRST) and anti-BRST symmetry invariance of the Lagrangian density of a four (3 + 1)-dimensional (4D) non-Abelian 1-form gauge theory with Dirac fields can be captured within the framework of the superfield approach to BRST formalism. The above 4D theory, where there is an explicit coupling between the non-Abelian 1-form gauge field and the Dirac fields, is considered on a (4,2)-dimensional supermanifold, parametrized by the bosonic 4D spacetime variables and a pair of Grassmannian variables. We show that the Grassmannian independence of the super-Lagrangian density, expressed in terms of the (4,2)-dimensional superfields, is a clear signature of the presence of the (anti-)BRST invariance in the original 4D theory.