Gauge-invariant reformulation of theories with second-class constraints

Mitra, P and Rajaraman, R (1990) Gauge-invariant reformulation of theories with second-class constraints. In: Annals of Physics, 203 (1). pp. 157-172.

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Abstract

Given a classical dynamical theory with second-class constraints, it is sometimes possible to construct another theory with first-class constraints, i.e., a gauge-invariant one, which is physically equivalent to the first theory. We identify some conditions under which this may be done, explaining the general principles and working out several examples. Field theoretic applications include the chiral Schwinger model and the non-linear sigma model. An interesting connection with the work of Faddeev and Shatashvili is pointed out.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Annals of Physics
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier Science.
Department/Centre:	Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences > Centre for Theoretical Studies (Ceased to exist at the end of 2003)
Date Deposited:	11 Feb 2011 10:02
Last Modified:	11 Feb 2011 10:02
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/35102

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