Faddeev-Jackiw Quantization Research Articles

Geometrical description and Faddeev-Jackiw quantization of electrical networks

In lumped-element electrical circuit theory, the problem of solving Maxwell's equations in the presence of media is reduced to two sets of equations, the constitutive equations encapsulating local geometry and dynamics of a confined energy density, and the Kirchhoff equations enforcing conservation of charge and energy in a larger, topological, scale. We develop a new geometric and systematic description of the dynamics of general lumped-element electrical circuits as first order differential equations, derivable from a Lagrangian and a Rayleigh dissipation function. Through the Faddeev-Jackiw method we identify and classify the singularities that arise in the search for Hamiltonian descriptions of general networks. The core of our solution relies on the correct identification of the reduced manifold in which the circuit state is expressible, e.g., a mix of flux and charge degrees of freedom, including the presence of compact ones. We apply our fully programmable method to obtain (canonically quantizable) Hamiltonian descriptions of nonlinear and nonreciprocal circuits which would be cumbersome/singular if pure node-flux or loop-charge variables were used as a starting configuration space. We also propose a specific assignment of topology for the branch variables of energetic elements, that when used as input to the procedure gives results consistent with classical descriptions as well as with spectra of more involved quantum circuits. This work unifies diverse existent geometrical pictures of electrical network theory, and will prove useful, for instance, to automatize the computation of exact Hamiltonian descriptions of superconducting quantum chips.

Faddeev–Jackiw quantization of the higher derivative Chern–Simons gauge theory in the first-order formalism

We analyse the physical constraints of the higher derivative Chern–Simons gauge model by means of Faddeev–Jackiw symplectic approach in the first-order formalism. Within such framework, we systematically determine the zero-mode structure of the corresponding symplectic matrix. In addition, we calculate the Faddeev–Jackiw quantum brackets by choosing appropriate gauge-fixing conditions and evaluate the determinant of the non-singular symplectic matrix as well as the transition-amplitude. Finally, we present a detailed Hamiltonian analysis using Dirac–Bergmann algorithm method and show that the Dirac brackets coincide with the FJ brackets when all the second-class constraints are treated as zero equations.

Faddeev–Jackiw quantization of Christ–Lee model

We analyze the constraints of Christ–Lee model by means of modified Faddeev–Jackiw formalism in Cartesian as well as polar coordinates. Further, we accomplish quantization à la Faddeev–Jackiw by choosing appropriate gauge conditions in both the coordinate systems. Finally, we establish gauge symmetries of Christ–Lee model with the help of zero-modes of the symplectic matrix.

Note on soft photons and Faddeev–Jackiw symplectic reduction of quantum electrodynamics in the eikonal limit

In this note, we go over the recent soft photon model and Faddeev–Jackiw quantization of the massless quantum electrodynamics in the eikonal limit to some extent. Throughout our readdressing, we observe that the gauge potentials in both approaches become pure gauges and the associated eikonal Faddeev–Jackiw quantum bracket matches with the soft quantum bracket. These observations and the fact that the gauge fields in two cases localize in two-dimensional plane (even if it is spatial in soft photon case and (1[Formula: see text]+[Formula: see text]1)-dimensional Minkowski in the eikonal case) imply that there might be an interesting relation between these two distinct perspectives.

Faddeev–Jackiw quantization of topological invariants: Euler and Pontryagin classes

The symplectic analysis for the four dimensional Pontryagin and Euler invariants is performed within the Faddeev–Jackiw context. The Faddeev–Jackiw constraints and the generalized Faddeev–Jackiw brackets are reported; we show that in spite of the Pontryagin and Euler classes give rise the same equations of motion, its respective symplectic structures are different to each other. In addition, a quantum state that solves the Faddeev–Jackiw constraints is found, and we show that the quantum states for these invariants are different to each other. Finally, we present some remarks and conclusions.

Symplectic analysis of three-dimensional Abelian topological gravity

A detailed Faddeev-Jackiw quantization of an Abelian topological gravity is performed; we show that this formalism is equivalent and more economical than Dirac's method. In particular, we identify the complete set of constraints of the theory, from which the number of physical degrees of freedom is explicitly computed. We prove that the generalized Faddeev-Jackiw brackets and the Dirac ones coincide to each other. Moreover, we perform the Faddeev-Jackiw analysis of the theory at the chiral point, and the full set of constraints and the generalized Faddeev-Jackiw brackets are constructed. Finally we compare our results with those found in the literature and we discuss some remarks and prospects.

Faddeev–Jackiw quantization of four dimensional BF theory

The symplectic analysis of a four dimensional BF theory in the context of the Faddeev–Jackiw symplectic approach is performed. It is shown that this method is more economical than Dirac’s formalism. In particular, the complete set of Faddeev–Jackiw constraints and the generalized Faddeev–Jackiw brackets are reported. In addition, we show that the generalized Faddeev–Jackiw brackets and the Dirac ones coincide to each other. Finally, the similarities and advantages between Faddeev–Jackiw method and Dirac’s formalism are briefly discussed.

Faddeev–Jackiw quantization of non-autonomous singular systems

We extend the quantization à la Faddeev–Jackiw for non-autonomous singular systems. This leads to a generalization of the Schrödinger equation for those systems. The method is exemplified by the quantization of the damped harmonic oscillator and the relativistic particle in an external electromagnetic field.

Faddeev-Jackiw quantization and the path integral

The method for quantization of constrained theories that was suggested originally by Faddeev and Jackiw along with later modifications is discussed. The particular emphasis of this paper is to show how it is simple to implement their method within the path integral framework using the natural geometric structure that their method utilizes. The procedure is exemplified with the analysis of two models: a quantum mechanical particle constrained to a surface (of which the hypersphere is a special case), and a quantized Schr\"odinger field interacting with a quantized vector field for both the massive and the massless cases. The results are shown to agree with what is found using the Dirac method for constrained path integrals. We comment on a previous path integral analysis of the Faddeev-Jackiw method. We also discuss why a previous criticism of the Faddeev-Jackiw method is unfounded and why suggested modifications of their method are unnecessary.

Faddeev–Jackiw quantization of an Abelian and non-Abelian exotic action for gravity in three dimensions

A detailed Faddeev–Jackiw quantization of an Abelian and non-Abelian exotic action for gravity in three dimensions is performed. We obtain for the theories under study the constraints, the gauge transformations, the generalized Faddeev–Jackiw brackets and we perform the counting of physical degrees of freedom. In addition, we compare our results with those found in the literature where the canonical analysis is developed, in particular, we show that both the generalized Faddeev–Jackiw brackets and Dirac’s brackets coincide to each other. Finally we discuss some remarks and prospects.

Dirac and Faddeev–Jackiw quantization of a five-dimensional Stüeckelberg theory with a compact dimension

A detailed Hamiltonian analysis for a five-dimensional Stüeckelberg theory with a compact dimension is performed. First, we develop a pure Dirac’s analysis of the theory; we show that after performing the compactification, the theory is reduced to four-dimensional Stüeckelberg theory plus a tower of Kaluza–Klein modes. We develop a complete analysis of the constraints, we fix the gauge and we show that there are present pseudo-Goldstone bosons. Then we quantize the theory by constructing the Dirac brackets. As complementary work, we perform the Faddeev–Jackiw quantization for the theory under study, and we calculate the generalized Faddeev–Jackiw brackets, we show that both the Faddeev–Jackiw and Dirac’s brackets are the same. Finally we discuss some remarks and prospects.

Improved Faddeev-Jackiw quantization of the electromagnetic field and Lagrange multiplier fields**Supported by Beijing Natural Science Foundation (1072005)

We use the improved Faddeev-Jackiw quantization method to quantize the electromagnetic field and its Lagrange multiplier fields. The method's comparison with the usual Faddeev-Jackiw method and the Dirac method is given. We show that this method is equivalent to the Dirac method and also retains all the merits of the usual Faddeev-Jackiw method. Moreover, it is simpler than the usual one if one needs to obtainnew secondary constraints. Therefore, the improved Faddeev-Jackiw method is essential. Meanwhile, we find the new meaning of the Lagrange multipliers and explain the Faddeev-Jackiw generalized brackets concerning the Lagrange multipliers.

Modified Faddeev–Jackiw quantization of massive non-Abelian Yang–Mills fields and Lagrange multiplier fields

Massive Yang–Mills fields and Lagrange multiplier fields are quantized by the modified Faddeev–Jackiw quantization method, and the method's comparisons with Dirac method and the usual Faddeev–Jackiw method are also given. We show that this method not only is equivalent to Dirac method, but also remains all the virtues of the usual Faddeev–Jackiw method. Moreover, the modified Faddeev–Jackiw quantization method is simpler than the usual one when obtaining new secondary constraints. Therefore, the modified Faddeev–Jackiw method is more economical and effective than Dirac method and the usual Faddeev–Jackiw method. Meanwhile, we find the new meanings of the Lagrange multipliers, and discover that the Lagrange multipliers and the zeroth components of gauge field are just a pair of canonical field variables except a constant factor in this system.

Non-equivalence of Faddeev–Jackiw method and Dirac–Bergmann algorithm and the modification of Faddeev–Jackiw method for keeping the equivalence

From the angle of the calculation of constraints, we compare the Faddeev–Jackiw method with Dirac–Bergmann algorithm, study the relations between the Faddeev–Jackiw constraints and Dirac constraints, and demonstrate that Faddeev–Jackiw method is not always equivalent to Dirac method. For some systems, under the assumption of no variables being eliminated in any step in Faddeev–Jackiw formalism, except for the Dirac primary constraints, we are possible to get some Dirac secondary constraints which do not appear in the corresponding Faddeev–Jackiw formalism, which will result in the contradiction between Faddeev–Jackiw quantization and Dirac quantization. At last, accordingly, we propose a modified Faddeev–Jackiw method which keeps the equivalence between Dirac–Bergmann algorithm and Faddeev–Jackiw method. However, one point must be stressed that the Faddeev–Jackiw method and quantization in this paper is these mentioned in [J. Barcelos-Neto, C. Wotzasek, Mod. Phys. Lett. A 7 (1992) 1737], not the initial Faddeev–Jackiw method mentioned in [L. Faddeev, R. Jackiw, Phys. Rev. Lett. 60 (1988) 1692], which is completely on basis of Darboux transformation, and must have the elimination of variables in every step of that, so it is reasonable that the constraints in this Faddeev–Jackiw method is fewer than the Dirac secondary constraints. Thus, we overcome the difficulty of the Non-equivalence of the Faddeev–Jackiw method and Dirac–Bergmann algorithm, and make the equivalence of the Faddeev–Jackiw method and Dirac–Bergmann algorithm restored.

Symmetry transform in Faddeev-Jackiw quantization of dual models

We study the presence of symmetry transformations in the Faddeev-Jackiw approach for constrained systems. Our analysis is based in the case of a particle submitted to a particular potential which depends on an arbitrary function. The method is implemented in a natural way and symmetry generators are identified. These symmetries permit us to obtain the absent elements of the sympletic matrix which complement the set of Dirac brackets of such a theory. The study developed here is applied in two different dual models. First, we discuss the case of a two-dimensional oscillator interacting with an electromagnetic potential described by a Chern-Simons term and second the Schwarz-Sen gauge theory, in order to obtain the complete set of non-null Dirac brackets and the correspondent Maxwell electromagnetic theory limit.

Supersymmetric Anyons in the Faddeev–Jackiw Quantization Picture

We study the supersymmetric extension of the symplectic Faddeev–Jackiw quantum formalism. The key equations are written in an alternative way, so that the inverse of the symplectic supermatrix is easily computed. The results are applied to the quantization problem of supersymmetric anyon systems. In particular the supersymmetric non-linear sigma model including the topological Hopf current is analyzed.

Faddeev-Jackiw Quantization and Its Application to the Linear σ Model for Disoriented Chiral Condensates**The project supported in part by the Education Bureau and in part by the Grant LWTZ-1298 of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

The equivalence between the Faddeev–Jackiw formalism and Dirac–Bergmann algorithm is proved. A two-dimensional constrained system and a charged vector field are quantized in the Faddeev–Jackiw formalism. This symplectic method is technically developed, without recourse to Hamiltonian or Lagrangian, to quantize systems whose equations of motion are known. Examples are given to show this role. For constructing quantum approaches to the disoriented chiral condensates, the linear σ model is quantized in the instant form, light-cone form and covariant form.

Nonlinear sigma model in the Faddeev-Jackiw quantization formalism

The key equations of the symplectic Faddeev-Jackiw formalism are written in an alternative way so that the inverse of the symplectic matrix is easily found. The nonlinear sigma model including the Hopf term in the action is treated in the framework of this quantization method. It is shown how the complete dynamics of the system is described by means of the generalized Faddeev-Jackiw quatum brackets.

Faddeev-Jackiw quantization method in conformal three-dimensional supergravity

The conformal supergravity in three space-time dimensions is described by a pure Lorentz-Chern-Simons term. This system has constraints on curvatures and so it is a higher-derivative gauge model. The dynamical properties of this model are analyzed by means of the supersymmetric extension of the Faddeev-Jackiw symplectic quantization method. Using this algorithm in the first-order formalism, we study the gauge supersymmetric transformations and we find the constraints of the model.

Faddeev-Jackiw quantization of massive tensor fields

Faddeev-Jackiw quantization of massive tensor fields