Year-end Sale % OFF 
Abstract
The underlying OSP invariance of the Fradkin-Vilkovisky formalism is discussed. Ghost degrees of freedom are interpreted as negative dimensional phase space variables that eliminate unphysical degrees of freedom by the Parisi-Sourlas mechanism, ensuring manifest covariance. The formalism makes use of subsidiary constraints, extending the usual algebra of constraints. A relations between abelian and nonabelian constraint algebras is established, and exploited to construct a nonabelian representation of the OSP generators. For theories based entirely on constraints such as string theories, the natural Fradkin-Vilkovisky hamiltonian is a manifestly OSP invariant squared length of a graded phase space vector. As an application, the OSP covariant formulation of bosonic strings is discussed.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
