Article

# Consistent deformations of dual formulations of linearized gravity: A no-go result

(Impact Factor: 4.86). 10/2002; 67(4). DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevD.67.044010
Source: arXiv

ABSTRACT The consistent, local, smooth deformations of the dual formulation of linearized gravity involving a tensor field in the exotic representation of the Lorentz group with Young symmetry type (D-3,1) (one column of length D-3 and one column of length 1) are systematically investigated. The rigidity of the Abelian gauge algebra is first established. We next prove a no-go theorem for interactions involving at most two derivatives of the fields. Comment: Reference added. Version to appear in Phys. Rev. D

### Full-text

Available from: Nicolas Boulanger, Dec 04, 2012
0 Followers
·
80 Views
• Source
##### Article: IIB Supergravity and the E6(6) covariant vector-tensor hierarchy
[Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: IIB supergravity is reformulated with a manifest local USp(8) invariance that makes the embedding of five-dimensional maximal supergravities transparent. In this formulation the ten-dimensional theory exhibits all the 27 one-form fields and 22 of the 27 two-form fields that are required by the vector-tensor hierarchy of the five-dimensional theory. The missing 5 two-form fields must transform in the same representation as a descendant of the ten-dimensional `dual graviton'. The invariant E6(6) symmetric tensor that appears in the vector-tensor hierarchy is reproduced. Generalized vielbeine are derived from the supersymmetry transformations of the vector fields, as well as consistent expressions for the USp(8) covariant fermion fields. Implications are discussed for the consistency of the truncation of IIB supergravity compactified on the five-sphere to maximal gauged supergravity in five space-time dimensions with an SO(6) gauge group.
Journal of High Energy Physics 12/2014; 2015(4). DOI:10.1007/JHEP04(2015)094 · 6.22 Impact Factor
• Source
##### Article: Exceptional Field Theory III: E\$_{8(8)}\$
[Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We develop exceptional field theory for E\$_{8(8)}\$, defined on a (3+248)-dimensional generalized spacetime with extended coordinates in the adjoint representation of E\$_{8(8)}\$. The fields transform under E\$_{8(8)}\$ generalized diffeomorphisms and are subject to covariant section constraints. The bosonic fields include an `internal' dreibein and an E\$_{8(8)}\$-valued `zweihundertachtundvierzigbein' (248-bein). Crucially, the theory also features gauge vectors for the E\$_{8(8)}\$ E-bracket governing the generalized diffeomorphism algebra and covariantly constrained gauge vectors for a separate but constrained E\$_{8(8)}\$ gauge symmetry. The complete bosonic theory, with a novel Chern-Simons term for the gauge vectors, is uniquely determined by gauge invariance under internal and external generalized diffeomorphisms. The theory consistently comprises components of the dual graviton encoded in the 248-bein. Upon picking particular solutions of the constraints the theory reduces to D=11 or type IIB supergravity, for which the dual graviton becomes pure gauge. This resolves the dual graviton problem, as we discuss in detail.
Physical Review D 06/2014; 90(6). DOI:10.1103/PhysRevD.90.066002 · 4.86 Impact Factor
• Source
##### Article: Multiple choice of gauge generators and consistency of interactions
[Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: It is usually assumed that any consistent interaction either deforms or retains the gauge symmetries of the corresponding free theory. We propose a simple model where an obvious irreducible gauge symmetry does not survive an interaction, while the interaction is consistent as it preserves the number of physical degrees of freedom. The model turns out admitting a less obvious reducible set of gauge generators which is compatible with the interaction and smooth in coupling constant. Possible application to gravity models is discussed.
Modern Physics Letters A 02/2014; 29(31). DOI:10.1142/S0217732314501673 · 1.34 Impact Factor