BRST primer

Journal Article · Sun May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-4916(88)90233-3· OSTI ID:6993875

Nemeschansky, D; Preitschopf, C; Weinstein, M

We develop a Hamiltonian formulation of the BRST method for quantizing constrained systems. The rigid rotor is studied in detail and the similarity of this simple quantum system to a guage theory is explicitly demonstrated. The system is quantized as a gauge theory and then the similarity between BRST and the Gupta--Bleuler approach is displayed. We also apply our formalism to true gauge theories. Both Abelian and non-Abelian gauge theories are studied in detail. Finally, the Hamiltonian treatment of the relativistic and the spinning relativistic particle is presented. copyright 1988 Academic Press, Inc.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California 90089
• OSTI ID: 6993875
• Journal Information: Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 183:2; ISSN APNYA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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