Symplectic structure of Yang-Mills theory in BRST formalism

Journal Article · Tue Feb 14 23:00:00 EST 1989 · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.39.1210· OSTI ID:6389347

Chen, W; Shen, W; Yu, Y

We construct a symplectic form for classical Yang-Mills theory, which is manifestly covariant and Becchi-Rouet-Stora-Tyutin invariant. This suggests an approach to eliminate the degeneracy that exists in the initially given two-form for the theory.

• Research Organization: Centre of Theoretical Physics, Chinese Center of Advanced Science nergy Technology (World Laboratory), Beijing, China
• OSTI ID: 6389347
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 39:4; ISSN PRVDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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