Published November 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Chern-Simons theory in the axial gauge: manifold with boundary

  • 1. Dept. de Physique Theorique, Geneva Univ. (Switzerland)

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The relation of the three-dimensional topological Chern-Simons theory with a two-dimensional chiral theory of the Wess-Zumino-Witten type is analysed from the point of view of local quantum field theory. The theory is hereby defined in three-dimensional space-time with a two-dimensional plane boundary. An axial gauge fixing procedure, well adapted to this geometrical setup, is used. A regularization free procedure is followed. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Helvetica Physica Acta
Journal Volume
64
Journal Issue
8
Series
Helv. Phys. Acta.
Journal Page Range
1256-1270
ISSN
0018-0238
CODEN
HPACA