Local BRST cohomology for p-form gauge theories
Bernard Knaepen
TL;DR
This thesis computes the local BRST cohomology for p-form gauge theories using the field-antifield formalism, focusing on interactions, counterterms, and anomalies.
Contribution
It provides a detailed calculation of the local BRST cohomology for p-form gauge theories, highlighting the structure of consistent interactions and anomalies.
Findings
Identified cohomology groups relevant for gauge invariance.
Classified possible consistent interactions and anomalies.
Enhanced understanding of gauge theory quantization.
Abstract
In this thesis, we compute within the field-antifield formalism the local BRST cohomology of various theories involving p-form gauge fields. A particular emphasis is put on the cohomology groups corresponding to the consistent local interactions, counterterms and candidate anomalies.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHomotopy and Cohomology in Algebraic Topology · Black Holes and Theoretical Physics · Algebraic structures and combinatorial models