On geometric equations and duality for free higher spins

By X. Bekaert, Nicolas Boulanger. 2003

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Abstract We provide a general scheme for dualising higher-spin gauge fields in arbitrary irreducible representations of GL(D, R ) . We also give a recipe for constructing Fronsdal-like field equations and Lagrangians for such exotic fields.

Subfields: Mathematical Physics, Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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In Mathematical Physics

1. A. Sagnotti
2. G. Compère
3. Nazim Bouatta
4. P. Sundell
5. Nicolas Boulanger

In Nuclear and High Energy Physics

1. Nicolas Boulanger
2. A. Sagnotti
3. G. Compère
4. Nazim Bouatta
5. P. Sundell
6. C. Iazeolla
7. X. Bekaert
8. E. D. Skvortsov

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