$B\wedge F$ Term by Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in a generalized Abelian Higgs Model

Abstract

We show that the topological $B\wedge F$ term in $3+1$ dimensions can be generated via spontaneous symmetry breaking in a generalized Abelian Higgs model. Further, we also show that even in $D$ dimensions $(D\ge 3)$, a $B\wedge F$ term gives rise to the topological massive excitations of the Abelian gauge field and that such a $B\wedge F$ term can also be generated via Higgs mechanism.

7 pages, RevTeX, IP/BBSR/94-20

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