Higher-derivative deformations of the ModMax theory

Abstract

We present higher-derivative deformations of the ModMax theory which preserve both $\mathsf{U}(1)$ duality symmetry and Weyl invariance. In particular, we single out a class of deformations expected to describe a low-energy effective action for the ModMax theory. We also elaborate on (higher-derivative) deformations of the $\mathcal{N}=1$ super ModMax theory.

21 pages; V2: references and comments added; V3: footnote added and typo corrected