Non-Abelian higher-derivative Chern-Simons theories

Abstract

The canonical and path-integral quantization of the non-Abelian higher-derivative Chem-Simons model in three dimensions coupled to a matter field is constructed. The expression of the gauge field propagator in the momentum space for this higher-derivative model is computed. In the framework of the perturbative formalism, the diagrammatic and the Feynman rules are analyzed. Among other results, we conclude that higher-derivative terms added to the Lagrangian improve the ultraviolet behavior, rendering the model less divergent.