Seiberg duality in three dimensions

TL;DR

This paper explores Seiberg duality in three-dimensional $Sp$ gauge theories, revealing a dual description distinct from mirror symmetry, and expanding understanding of dualities in lower-dimensional gauge theories.

Contribution

It demonstrates a Seiberg-like duality in 3D $Sp$ gauge theories, providing a new perspective on dualities beyond four-dimensional cases.

Findings

Identification of a dual theory for certain regimes of 3D $Sp$ gauge theories

Distinction between this duality and mirror symmetry

Extension of Seiberg duality concepts to three dimensions

Abstract

We analyze three dimensional gauge theories with $Sp$ gauge group. We find that in some regime the theory should be described in terms of a dual theory, very much in the spirit of Seiberg duality in four dimensions. This duality does not coincide with mirror symmetry.