Quantization of the higher derivative Maxwell–Chern–Simons–Proca model based on BFT method

Abstract

Using the Batalin, Fradkin and Tyutin approach, the second-class higher derivative Maxwell–Chern–Simons–Proca model is converted into a mixed constrained one and then, the Hamiltonian path integral of the resulting mixed constrained system is constructed. The Hamiltonian path integral takes a manifestly Lorentz covariant form.