The supplementary condition in quantum electrodynamics
A presentation of the supplementary condition in quantum electrodynamics is given which is free from normalization .difficulties even with a definite metric. The supplementary condition is treated as a generator of a commutative subalgebra in the ring of field operators. This sub-algebra generates an ideal in its own commutator algebra, and the corresponding remainder ring is the set of all physical gage invariant operators. Any representation of this remainder ring is free from normalization difficulties. The relationship of this approach to that of Fermi, Candlin and Gupta is discussed. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Adelaide
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-029834
- OSTI ID:
- 4839783
- Journal Information:
- Nuovo Cimento, Journal Name: Nuovo Cimento Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 21; ISSN 0029-6341
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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