Published September 10, 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Lie algebra extensions and abelian monopoles

  • 1. International School for Advanced Studies, Trieste (Italy)
  • 2. Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Naples (Italy)
  • 3. Naples Univ. (Italy). Dipt. di Fisica

Description

By considering an appropriate exact sequence of Lie algebras and using properties of Lie algebra extensions, we give an abstract algebraic description of the abelian monopole. We show how a sequence of Lie algebras carries a notion of a covariant derivative. Finally, using a metric on the Lie algebras we discuss the abstract algebraic version of electromagnetism. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Phys. Lett., B
Journal Volume
195
Journal Issue
3
Series
Phys. Lett., B.
Journal Page Range
429-434
ISSN
0370-2693
CODEN
PYLBA

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
19020879
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
LIE GROUPS; METRICS; STRING MODELS
Descriptors DEC
EXTENDED PARTICLE MODEL; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PARTICLE MODELS; SYMMETRY GROUPS