Torsion-induced gauge field doubling in Kaluza-Klein theory

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Sov. Phys. J. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00897602· OSTI ID:6028427

Popov, A D

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.

• Research Organization: Politechnical Institute, Vladimir (USSR)
• OSTI ID: 6028427
• Journal Information: Sov. Phys. J. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. Phys. J. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 31:6; ISSN SOPJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS
COSMOLOGICAL CONSTANT
COSMOLOGICAL MODELS
DIRAC OPERATORS
FERMIONS
FIELD THEORIES
FUNCTIONS
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SYMMETRY GROUPS
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TORSION
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