Relative quantum field theory

Abstract

We highlight the general notion of a relative quantum field theory, which occurs in several contexts. One is in gauge theory based on a compact Lie algebra, rather than a compact Lie group. This is relevant to the maximal superconformal theory in six dimensions.

19 pages, 4 figures; v2 small changes for publication; v3 small final changes for publication

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