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Chern-Simons Field Theories with Non-semisimple Gauge Group of Symmetry
Subject of this work is a class of Chern-Simons field theories with
non-semisimple gauge group, which may well be considered as the most
straightforward generalization of an Abelian Chern-Simons field theory. As a
matter of fact these theories, which are characterized by a non-semisimple
group of gauge symmetry, have cubic interactions like those of non-abelian
Chern-Simons field theories, but are free from radiative corrections. Moreover,
at the tree level in the perturbative expansion,there are only two connected
tree diagrams, corresponding to the propagator and to the three vertex
originating from the cubic interaction terms. For such theories it is derived
here a set of BRST invariant observables, which lead to metric independent
amplitudes. The vacuum expectation values of these observables can be computed
exactly. From their expressions it is possible to isolate the Gauss linking
number and an invariant of the Milnor type, which describes the topological
relations among three or more closed curves.Comment: 16 pages, 1 figure, plain LaTeX + psfig.st
Graded contractions of bilinear invariant forms of Lie algebras
We introduce a new construction of bilinear invariant forms on Lie algebras,
based on the method of graded contractions. The general method is described and
the -, -, and -contractions are
found. The results can be applied to all Lie algebras and superalgebras (finite
or infinite dimensional) which admit the chosen gradings. We consider some
examples: contractions of the Killing form, toroidal contractions of ,
and we briefly discuss the limit to new WZW actions.Comment: 15 page
Exact Black Hole and Cosmological Solutions in a Two-Dimensional Dilaton-Spectator Theory of Gravity
Exact black hole and cosmological solutions are obtained for a special
two-dimensional dilaton-spectator () theory of gravity. We show how
in this context any desired spacetime behaviour can be determined by an
appropriate choice of a dilaton potential function and a ``coupling
function'' in the action. We illustrate several black hole solutions
as examples. In particular, asymptotically flat double- and multiple- horizon
black hole solutions are obtained. One solution bears an interesting
resemblance to the string-theoretic black hole and contains the same
thermodynamic properties; another resembles the Reissner-Nordstrom
solution. We find two characteristic features of all the black hole solutions.
First the coupling constants in must be set equal to constants of
integration (typically the mass). Second, the spectator field and its
derivative both diverge at any event horizon. A test particle with
``spectator charge" ({\it i.e.} one coupled either to or ),
will therefore encounter an infinite tidal force at the horizon or an
``infinite potential barrier'' located outside the horizon respectively. We
also compute the Hawking temperature and entropy for our solutions. In
cosmology, two non-singular solutions which resemble two exact solutions
in string-motivated cosmology are obtained. In addition, we construct a
singular model which describes the standard non-inflationary big bang
cosmology (). Motivated by the
similaritiesbetween and gravitational field equations in
cosmology, we briefly discuss a special dilaton-spectator action
constructed from the bosonic part of the low energy heterotic string action andComment: 34 pgs. Plain Tex, revised version contains some clarifying comments
concerning the relationship between the constants of integration and the
coupling constants
Entropy and Action of Dilaton Black Holes
We present a detailed calculation of the entropy and action of
dilaton black holes, and show that both quantities coincide with one quarter of
the area of the event horizon. Our methods of calculation make it possible to
find an explanation of the rule for all static, spherically symmetric
black holes studied so far. We show that the only contribution to the entropy
comes from the extrinsic curvature term at the horizon, which gives
independently of the charge(s) of the black hole, presence of scalar fields,
etc. Previously, this result did not have a general explanation, but was
established on a case-by-case basis. The on-shell Lagrangian for maximally
supersymmetric extreme dilaton black holes is also calculated and shown to
vanish, in agreement with the result obtained by taking the limit of the
expression obtained for black holes with regular horizon.The physical meaning
of the entropy is discussed in relation to the issue of splitting of extreme
black holes.Comment: 15 p., SU-ITP-92-2
Markbooks
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A solution to the mu problem in the presence of a heavy gluino LSP
In this paper we present a solution to the problem in an SO(10)
supersymmetric grand unified model with gauge mediated and D-term supersymmetry
breaking. A Peccei-Quinn symmetry is broken at the messenger scale GeV and enables the generation of the term. The boundary
conditions defined at lead to a phenomenologically acceptable version of
the minimal supersymmetric standard model with novel particle phenomenology.
Either the gluino or the gravitino is the lightest supersymmetric particle
(LSP). If the gravitino is the LSP, then the gluino is the next-to-LSP (NLSP)
with a lifetime on the order of one month or longer. In either case this heavy
gluino, with mass in the range 25 - 35 GeV, can be treated as a stable particle
with respect to experiments at high energy accelerators. Given the extensive
phenomenological constraints we show that the model can only survive in a
narrow region of parameter space resulting in a light neutral Higgs with mass
GeV and . In addition the lightest stop
and neutralino have mass GeV and GeV,
respectively. Thus the model will soon be tested. Finally, the invisible axion
resulting from PQ symmetry breaking is a cold dark matter candidate.Comment: 30 pages, 9 figure
Hidden Simplicity of Gauge Theory Amplitudes
These notes were given as lectures at the CERN Winter School on Supergravity,
Strings and Gauge Theory 2010. We describe the structure of scattering
amplitudes in gauge theories, focussing on the maximally supersymmetric theory
to highlight the hidden symmetries which appear. Using the BCFW recursion
relations we solve for the tree-level S-matrix in N=4 super Yang-Mills theory,
and describe how it produces a sum of invariants of a large symmetry algebra.
We review amplitudes in the planar theory beyond tree-level, describing the
connection between amplitudes and Wilson loops, and discuss the implications of
the hidden symmetries.Comment: 46 pages, 15 figures. v2 ref added, typos fixe
Algebra of Lax Connection for T-Dual Models
We study relation between T-duality and integrability. We develop the
Hamiltonian formalism for principal chiral model on general group manifold and
on its T-dual image. We calculate the Poisson bracket of Lax connections in
T-dual model and we show that they are non-local as opposite to the Poisson
brackets of Lax connection in original model. We demonstrate these calculations
on two specific examples: Sigma model on S(2) and sigma model on AdS(2).Comment: 24 pages, references adde
Anatomy of a mixed bioclasticâsiliciclastic regressive tidal sand ridge: Facies-based case study from the lower Pleistocene Siderno Strait, southern Italy
Sand ridges, a common feature of modern open shelves, reflect persistent currents and sediment availability under recent transgressive conditions. They represent the largest bedforms in the oceans and, as such, can yield information on long-term oceanographic processes. However, there is a limited number of tidal sand ridges documented from the rock record, examples of regressive tidal sand ridges are scarce and studies describing ridges in straits are even more rare. This study analyses a Gelasian succession within a structurally controlled, tide-dominated strait in the Siderno Basin, southern Italy. The strait connected two wider basins, and accumulated sediments reworked by amplified tidal (bi-directional) currents. A series of tidal sand ridges with superimposed dunes developed close to the south-eastern end of the strait, where bathymetry was deeper and flow expansion occurred. One of the best-exposed tidal sand ridges, 65 m thick, crops out along a ca 2 km long cliff. Large-scale, ESE-prograding, seaward-offlapping shingles contain sets of bioclasticâsiliciclastic, coarse-grained, cross-stratified sandstones, erosionally overlying upper Pliocene shelf marls and fine-grained sandstones. Cross-strata show angular, tangential and sigmoidal foresets with compound architectures and a SSE migration, i.e. oblique to the main growth direction. Fossil content indicates open-marine conditions. The succession changes abruptly across an erosion surface to non-tidal, highly burrowed mixed siliciclasticâbioclastic fine-grained sandstones, less than 15 m thick. Documented features reflect stages of nucleation, active accretion and abandonment of an individual sand ridge, during a complete cycle of relative sea-level change. The ridge formed during a phase of normal regression, with accretion occurring during an initial highstand and the ensuing falling stage. During the lowstand the ridge was split into several minor bodies by enhanced tidal currents. The ensuing transgression draped the moribund ridge with tabular strata, whereas final highstand shelf sedimentation reworked the top of the underlying sand body with weak currents
On the Rotating Charged Black String Solution
A rotating charged black string solution in the low energy effective field
theory describing five dimensional heterotic string theory is constructed. The
solution is labelled by mass, electric charge, axion charge and angular
momentum per unit length. The extremal limit of this solution is also studied.Comment: 12 pages, IMSC-93/6,(Phyzzx macro), January 199
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