Anomalous coupling of scalars to gauge fields
arXiv:1010.4536 · doi:10.1016/j.physletb.2011.03.047
Abstract
We study the transformation properties of a scalar-tensor theory, coupled to fermions, under the Weyl rescaling associated with a transition from the Jordan to the Einstein frame. We give a simple derivation of the corresponding modification to the gauge couplings. After changing frame, this gives rise to a direct coupling between the scalar and the gauge fields.
5 pages. v2: minor changes, matches version published in PLB
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