Algebraic Characterization of the Lorentz and Diffeomorphism Anomalies

TL;DR

This paper explores the algebraic structure of Lorentz and diffeomorphism anomalies using a novel operator to analyze their consistency conditions.

Contribution

It introduces an operator 'delta' that decomposes the exterior derivative as a BRS commutator, providing a new algebraic framework for anomalies.

Findings

Algebraic characterization of anomalies

Introduction of the 'delta' operator for decomposition

Enhanced understanding of consistency conditions

Abstract

The Wess-Zumino consistency conditions for Lorentz and diffeomorphism anomalies are discussed by introducing an operator 'delta' which allows to decompose the exterior derivative as a BRS commutator.