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Uniqueness of canonical tensor model with local time
Canonical formalism of the rank-three tensor model has recently been
proposed, in which "local" time is consistently incorporated by a set of first
class constraints. By brute-force analysis, this paper shows that there exist
only two forms of a Hamiltonian constraint which satisfies the following
assumptions: (i) A Hamiltonian constraint has one index. (ii) The kinematical
symmetry is given by an orthogonal group. (iii) A consistent first class
constraint algebra is formed by a Hamiltonian constraint and the generators of
the kinematical symmetry. (iv) A Hamiltonian constraint is invariant under time
reversal transformation. (v) A Hamiltonian constraint is an at most cubic
polynomial function of canonical variables. (vi) There are no disconnected
terms in a constraint algebra. The two forms are the same except for a slight
difference in index contractions. The Hamiltonian constraint which was obtained
in the previous paper and behaved oddly under time reversal symmetry can
actually be transformed to one of them by a canonical change of variables. The
two-fold uniqueness is shown up to the potential ambiguity of adding terms
which vanish in the limit of pure gravitational physics.Comment: 21 pages, 12 figures. The final result unchanged. Section 5 rewritten
for clearer discussions. The range of uniqueness commented in the final
section. Some other minor correction
Non-Chern-Simons Topological Mass Generation in (2+1) Dimensions
By dimensional reduction of a massive BF theory, a new topological field
theory is constructed in (2+1) dimensions. Two different topological terms, one
involving a scalar and a Kalb-Ramond fields and another one equivalent to the
four-dimensional BF term, are present. We constructed two actions with these
topological terms and show that a topological mass generation mechanism can be
implemented. Using the non-Chern-Simons topological term, an action is proposed
leading to a classical duality relation between Klein-Gordon and Maxwell
actions. We also have shown that an action in (2+1) dimensions with the
Kalb-Ramond field is related by Buscher's duality transformation to a massive
gauge-invariant Stuckelberg-type theory.Comment: 8 pages, no figures, RevTE
Aspects of U-duality in BLG models with Lorentzian metric 3-algebras
In our previous paper, it was shown that BLG model based on a Lorentzian
metric 3-algebra gives Dp-brane action whose worldvolume is compactified on
torus T^d (d=p-2). Here the 3-algebra was a generalized one with d+1 pairs of
Lorentzian metric generators and expressed in terms of a loop algebra with
central extensions. In this paper, we derive the precise relation between the
coupling constant of the super Yang-Mills, the moduli of T^d and some R-R flux
with VEV's of ghost fields associated with Lorentzian metric generators. In
particular, for d=1, we derive the Yang-Mills action with theta term and show
that SL(2,Z) Montonen-Olive duality is realized as the rotation of two VEV's.
Furthermore, some moduli parameters such as NS-NS 2-form flux are identified as
the deformation parameters of the 3-algebras. By combining them, we recover
most of the moduli parameters which are required by U-duality symmetry.Comment: 27 pages, v2: minor correction
Four-dimensional topological Einstein-Maxwell gravity
The complete on-shell action of topological Einstein-Maxwell gravity in
four-dimensions is presented. It is shown explicitly how this theory for SU(2)
holonomy manifolds arises from four-dimensional Euclidean N=2 supergravity. The
twisted local BRST symmetries and twisted local Lorentz symmetries are given
and the action and stress tensor are shown to be BRST-exact. A set of
BRST-invariant topological operators is given. The vector and antisymmetric
tensor twisted supersymmetries and their algebra are also found.Comment: Published version. Expanded discussion of new results in the
introduction and some clarifying remarks added in later sections. 22 pages,
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Wavelets: a powerful tool for studying rotation, activity, and pulsation in Kepler and CoRoT stellar light curves
Aims. The wavelet transform has been used as a powerful tool for treating
several problems in astrophysics. In this work, we show that the time-frequency
analysis of stellar light curves using the wavelet transform is a practical
tool for identifying rotation, magnetic activity, and pulsation signatures. We
present the wavelet spectral composition and multiscale variations of the time
series for four classes of stars: targets dominated by magnetic activity, stars
with transiting planets, those with binary transits, and pulsating stars.
Methods. We applied the Morlet wavelet (6th order), which offers high time and
frequency resolution. By applying the wavelet transform to the signal, we
obtain the wavelet local and global power spectra. The first is interpreted as
energy distribution of the signal in time-frequency space, and the second is
obtained by time integration of the local map. Results. Since the wavelet
transform is a useful mathematical tool for nonstationary signals, this
technique applied to Kepler and CoRoT light curves allows us to clearly
identify particular signatures for different phenomena. In particular, patterns
were identified for the temporal evolution of the rotation period and other
periodicity due to active regions affecting these light curves. In addition, a
beat-pattern signature in the local wavelet map of pulsating stars over the
entire time span was also detected.Comment: Accepted for publication on A&
Consistent deformations of [p,p]-type gauge field theories
Using BRST-cohomological techniques, we analyze the consistent deformations
of theories describing free tensor gauge fields whose symmetries are
represented by Young tableaux made of two columns of equal length p, p>1. Under
the assumptions of locality and Poincare invariance, we find that there is no
consistent deformation of these theories that non-trivially modifies the gauge
algebra and/or the gauge transformations. Adding the requirement that the
deformation contains no more than two derivatives, the only possible
deformation is a cosmological-constant-like term.Comment: 17 pages, details of a proof added, accepted for publication in JHE
An invariant approach to dynamical fuzzy spaces with a three-index variable
A dynamical fuzzy space might be described by a three-index variable
C_{ab}^c, which determines the algebraic relations f_a f_b =C_{ab}^c f_c among
the functions f_a on the fuzzy space. A fuzzy analogue of the general
coordinate transformation would be given by the general linear transformation
on f_a. I study equations for the three-index variable invariant under the
general linear transformation, and show that the solutions can be generally
constructed from the invariant tensors of Lie groups. As specific examples, I
study SO(3) symmetric solutions, and discuss the construction of a scalar field
theory on a fuzzy two-sphere within this framework.Comment: Typos corrected, 12 pages, 8 figures, LaTeX, JHEP clas
Travel of studies: cities of João Pessoa, Maceio, Natal and Recife: a look on the urban space and brazilian architectural production
Ponencia presentada a Session 8: Dimensiones psicosociales de la arquitectura y el urbanismo / Psycological dimensions of architecture and planningThis article aims to present the methodology and the final results of the elective course “Travel of Studies” which belongs to the new pedagogical project from the Architecture and Urbanism course at the University Federal of Pernambuco. It was offered for the first time in 2013.The discipline was organized to occur in four long weekends through visits of four capitals of the Northeast of Brazil: Recife, João Pessoa, Natal and Maceió. The purpose was to allow the students to apprehend the cities through four axis: intervention in historical center (axis 1), production of urban space (axis 2), production of coastline space (axis 3) and contemporary architecture (axis 4). After the four visits were complete, we prepared a poster with the comparison of the cities based on the identification of the similarities and differences of each axis we have studied
Extended excitons and compact heliumlike biexcitons in type-II quantum dots.
We have used magneto-photoluminescence measurements to establish that InP/GaAs quantum dots have a type-II band (staggered) alignment. The average excitonic Bohr radius and the binding energy are estimated to be 15 nm and 1.5 meV respectively. When compared to bulk InP, the excitonic binding is weaker due to the repulsive (type-II) potential at the hetero-interface. The measurements are extended to over almost six orders of magnitude of laser excitation powers and to magnetic fields of up to 50 tesla. It is shown that the excitation power can be used to tune the average hole occupancy of the quantum dots, and hence the strength of the electron-hole binding. The diamagnetic shift coe±cient is observed to drastically reduce as the quantum dot ensemble makes a gradual transition from a regime where the emission is from (hydrogen-like) two-particle excitonic states to a regime where the emission from (helium-like) four-particle biexcitonic states also become significant
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