Topological Mass Generation in Four Dimensions

Abstract

Schwinger's mechanism for mass generation relies on topological structures of a 2-dimensional gauge theory. In the same manner, corresponding 4-dimensional topological entities give rise to topological mass generation in four dimensions.

arXiv comment10 pages, 2 figures

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