A Note on the 4D Antisymmetric Tensor Field Model in Curved Space-Time

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates the existence of a local nonlinear symmetry in the gauge-fixed antisymmetric tensor field model within curved space-time using BRS techniques.

Contribution

It establishes a new symmetry property of the model in curved space-time, advancing understanding of gauge theories in curved backgrounds.

Findings

Proves local nonlinear symmetry using BRS methods.

Shows the gauge-fixed action admits this symmetry in curved space.

Contributes to the theoretical foundation of tensor field models in curved space.

Abstract

Using the BRS techniques, we prove the existence of a local and nonlinear symmetry of the gauge fixed action of the antisymmetric tensor field model in curved background.