scholarly journals The σ− Cohomology Analysis for Symmetric Higher-Spin Fields

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1498
Author(s):  
Alexey S. Bychkov ◽  
Kirill A. Ushakov ◽  
Mikhail A. Vasiliev
Keyword(s):  
Minkowski Space ◽  
Dimensional Case ◽  
Arbitrary Integer ◽  
Complete Proof ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Integer Spin ◽  
Half Integer ◽  
Higher Spin ◽  
Spin Fields ◽  
Massless Fields

In this paper, we present a complete proof of the so-called First On-Shell Theorem that determines dynamical content of the unfolded equations for free symmetric massless fields of arbitrary integer spin in any dimension and arbitrary integer or half-integer spin in four dimensions. This is achieved by calculation of the respective σ− cohomology both in the tensor language in Minkowski space of any dimension and in terms of spinors in AdS4. In the d-dimensional case Hp(σ−) is computed for any p and interpretation of Hp(σ−) is given both for the original Fronsdal system and for the associated systems of higher form fields.

scholarly journals Lagrangian Formulation of Free Arbitrary N-Extended Massless Higher Spin Supermultiplets in 4D AdS Space

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2052
Author(s):  
Ioseph L. Buchbinder ◽  
Timofey V. Snegirev
Keyword(s):  
Explicit Form ◽  
De Sitter Space ◽  
Lagrangian Formulation ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Integer Spin ◽  
Half Integer ◽  
Higher Spin ◽  
Spin Fields ◽  
Higher Spin Fields

We derived the component Lagrangian for the free N-extended on-shell massless higher spin supermultiplets in four-dimensional anti-de Sitter space. The construction was based on the frame-like description of massless integer and half-integer higher spin fields. The massless supermultiplets were formulated for N≤4k, where k is a maximal integer or half-integer spin in the multiplet. The supertransformations that leave the Lagrangian invariant were found in explicit form and it was shown that their algebra is closed on-shell.

scholarly journals Off-shell higher-spin fields in AdS4 and external currents

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
N.G. Misuna
Keyword(s):  
Spin System ◽  
Wave Equations ◽  
Current System ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Arbitrary Integer ◽  
Shell System ◽  
Integer Spin ◽  
Higher Spin ◽  
Spin Fields ◽  
Higher Spin Fields

Abstract We construct an unfolded system for off-shell fields of arbitrary integer spin in 4d anti-de Sitter space. To this end we couple an on-shell system, encoding Fronsdal equations, to external Fronsdal currents for which we find an unfolded formulation. We present a reduction of the Fronsdal current system which brings it to the unfolded Fierz-Pauli system describing massive fields of arbitrary integer spin. Reformulating off-shell higher-spin system as the set of Schwinger–Dyson equations we compute propagators of higher-spin fields in the de Donder gauge directly from the unfolded equations. We discover operators that significantly simplify this computation, allowing a straightforward extraction of wave equations from an unfolded system.

scholarly journals A compendium of sphere path integrals

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.T. Albert Law
Keyword(s):  
Standard Procedure ◽  
Path Integrals ◽  
Symmetric Tensor ◽  
Arbitrary Spin ◽  
Tensor Fields ◽  
Arbitrary Integer ◽  
Integer Spin ◽  
Higher Spin ◽  
Detailed Derivation ◽  
Massless Fields

Abstract We study the manifestly covariant and local 1-loop path integrals on Sd+1 for general massive, shift-symmetric and (partially) massless totally symmetric tensor fields of arbitrary spin s ≥ 0 in any dimensions d ≥ 2. After reviewing the cases of massless fields with spin s = 1, 2, we provide a detailed derivation for path integrals of massless fields of arbitrary integer spins s ≥ 1. Following the standard procedure of Wick-rotating the negative conformal modes, we find a higher spin analog of Polchinski’s phase for any integer spin s ≥ 2. The derivations for low-spin (s = 0, 1, 2) massive, shift-symmetric and partially massless fields are also carried out explicitly. Finally, we provide general prescriptions for general massive and shift-symmetric fields of arbitrary integer spins and partially massless fields of arbitrary integer spins and depths.

scholarly journals MASSIVE FIELDS WITH ARBITRARY HALF-INTEGER SPIN IN CONSTANT ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (05) ◽  
pp. 609-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. KLISHEVICH
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
External Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Tensor Fields ◽  
Gauge Transformations ◽  
Integer Spin ◽  
Half Integer ◽  
Constant Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Higher Spin ◽  
Spin Fields ◽  
Homogeneous Electromagnetic Field

We study the interaction of gauge fields of arbitrary half-integer spins with the homogeneous electromagnetic field. We reduce the problem of obtaining the gauge-invariant Lagrangian and transformations of the half-integer spin fields in the external field to an algebraic problem of search for a set of operators with certain algebraic features using the representation of the higher-spin fields as vectors in a pseudo-Hilbert space. We consider such construction at linear order in the external electromagnetic field and also present an explicit form of interaction Lagrangians and gauge transformations for the massive particles of spins [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] in terms of symmetric spin-tensor fields. The obtained result is valid for space–time of arbitrary even dimension.

UNCONSTRAINED HIGHER SPINS IN FOUR DIMENSIONS

2011 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 511-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
GIUSEPPE BANDELLONI
Keyword(s):  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Symmetric Tensor ◽  
Tensor Fields ◽  
Geometrical Meaning ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Spin Field ◽  
Angular Momenta ◽  
Higher Spin ◽  
Spin Fields ◽  
The Right

The relativistic symmetric tensor fields are, in four dimensions, the right candidates to describe Higher Spin Fields. Their highest spin content is isolated with the aid of covariant conditions, discussed within a group theory framework, in which auxiliary fields remove the lower intrinsic angular momenta sectors. These conditions are embedded within a Lagrangian Quantum Field theory which describes an Higher Spin Field interacting with a Classical background. The model is invariant under a (B.R.S.) symmetric unconstrained tensor extension of the reparametrization symmetry, which include the Fang–Fronsdal algebra in a well defined limit. However, the symmetry setting reveals that the compensator field, which restore the Fang–Fronsdal symmetry of the free equations of motion, is in the existing in the framework and has a relevant geometrical meaning. The Ward identities coming from this symmetry are discussed. Our constraints give the result that the space of the invariant observables is restricted to the ones constructed with the Highest Spin Field content. The quantum extension of the symmetry reveals that no new anomaly is present. The role of the compensator field in this result is fundamental.

scholarly journals MASSIVE FIELDS WITH ARBITRARY INTEGER SPIN IN HOMOGENEOUS ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD

2000 ◽  
Vol 15 (04) ◽  
pp. 535-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. KLISHEVICH
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Massive Particle ◽  
Tensor Fields ◽  
Arbitrary Integer ◽  
Integer Spin ◽  
Constant Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Electromagnetic Field Strength ◽  
Spin Fields ◽  
Homogeneous Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Dimensionality Of Space

We study the interaction of gauge fields of arbitrary integer spins with the constant electromagnetic field. We reduce the problem of obtaining the gauge-invariant Lagrangian of integer spin fields in the external field to purely algebraic problem of finding a set of operators with certain features using the representation of the high-spin fields in the form of vectors in a pseudo-Hilbert space. We consider such a construction up to the second order in the electromagnetic field strength and also present an explicit form of interaction Lagrangian for a massive particle of spin s in terms of symmetrical tensor fields in linear approximation. The result obtained does not depend on dimensionality of space–time.

scholarly journals A CFT distance conjecture

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Perlmutter ◽  
Leonardo Rastelli ◽  
Cumrun Vafa ◽  
Irene Valenzuela
Keyword(s):  
Spin Symmetry ◽  
Field Theories ◽  
Superconformal Field Theories ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Conformal Field ◽  
Anomalous Dimensions ◽  
Higher Spin ◽  
Spin Fields ◽  
Local Operators ◽  
Conformal Manifolds

Abstract We formulate a series of conjectures relating the geometry of conformal manifolds to the spectrum of local operators in conformal field theories in d > 2 spacetime dimensions. We focus on conformal manifolds with limiting points at infinite distance with respect to the Zamolodchikov metric. Our central conjecture is that all theories at infinite distance possess an emergent higher-spin symmetry, generated by an infinite tower of currents whose anomalous dimensions vanish exponentially in the distance. Stated geometrically, the diameter of a non-compact conformal manifold must diverge logarithmically in the higher-spin gap. In the holographic context our conjectures are related to the Distance Conjecture in the swampland program. Interpreted gravitationally, they imply that approaching infinite distance in moduli space at fixed AdS radius, a tower of higher-spin fields becomes massless at an exponential rate that is bounded from below in Planck units. We discuss further implications for conformal manifolds of superconformal field theories in three and four dimensions.

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