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Title: Algebraic structure of a linear gauge theory

Journal Article · · Hadronic J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6446522

A model gauge theory, previously introduced by Streater, is analyzed using C*/sup -/algebra techniques. The model has linear equations of motion (quadratic Hamiltonian) and hence essentially trivial dynamics. Nevertheless it exhibits a spontaneously broken global gauge symmetry and a massive gauge field. A quantization procedure is presented which does not use an indefinite metric. The relationship between the field algebra and algebra of observables is investigated.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Adelaide, Australia
OSTI ID:
6446522
Journal Information:
Hadronic J.; (United States), Vol. 1:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English