On the Gupta-Bleuler Quantization of the Hamiltonian Systems with Anomalies

TL;DR

This paper discusses the Gupta-Bleuler quantization method applied to Hamiltonian systems with anomalies, including an example with massive electrodynamics and an elaboration on path integral derivation.

Contribution

It provides a detailed example of Gupta-Bleuler quantization for anomalous theories and extends the derivation of the path integral in this context.

Findings

Successful application of Gupta-Bleuler quantization to massive electrodynamics with anomalies

Enhanced derivation of path integral formulation for anomalous theories

Finalized comprehensive treatment suitable for publication

Abstract

As compared to the previous version, the example of Gupta-Bleuler quantization of massive electrodynamics was added, and the derivation of path integral for anomalous theories is further elaborated. This is the final version to be published in Annals of Physics.