Torsion-induced gauge field doubling in Kaluza-Klein theory

Torsion in Kaluza-Klein theory is considered. It is shown that a part of the components of the torsion tensor can be identified with the components of gauge fields different from the gauge fields of the Kaluza-Klein theory, while the other part can be identified with the field strength tensor of these gauge fields. The gauge fields introduced this way acquire a geometrically induced mass. It is shown that the torsion in the internal space allows to generate any a priori given mass in Kaluza-Klein theory.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 6, pp. 11–15, June, 1988.In conclusion, I want to thank Yu. S. Vladimirov for a discussion of the results of this paper.