Reply to the comment by D. Kreimer and E. Mielke

TL;DR

This paper addresses and refutes claims regarding the role of torsion in the chiral anomaly within curved spacetimes, clarifying misconceptions and defending the original theoretical understanding.

Contribution

It provides a detailed rebuttal to Kreimer et al.'s claims about torsion's contribution to the chiral anomaly, reaffirming the established theoretical perspective.

Findings

Torsion does not contribute to the chiral anomaly as claimed by Kreimer et al.

The authors clarify misconceptions about torsion's role in quantum field theory in curved spacetime.

The paper defends the original theoretical framework against recent criticisms.

Abstract

We respond to the comment by Kreimer et. al. about the torsional contribution to the chiral anomaly in curved spacetimes. We discuss their claims and refute its main conclusion.