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Covariant field theory of 3D massive fractons
Erica Bertolini, Matteo Carrega, Nicola Maggiore +1
We construct a covariant and gauge-invariant theory describing massive fractons in three spacetime dimensions, based on a symmetric rank-2 tensor field. The model includes a Chern-…
Quasi-topological mass generation for 3D linearized gravity
Erica Bertolini, Edoardo Lui, Nicola Maggiore
We present a new mass generation mechanism for linearized gravity in three spacetime dimensions, which consists of a lower-dimensional Chern-Simons-like term added to the invariant…
Fractons from covariant higher-rank 3D BF theory
Erica Bertolini, Alberto Blasi, Matteo Carrega +2
In this paper we study the 3D gauge theory of two tensor gauge fields: , which we take symmetric, and , with no symmetry on its indices. The corresponding inv…
Quasi-topological fractons: a 3D dipolar gauge theory
Erica Bertolini, Alberto Blasi, Nicola Maggiore
We consider the theory of a generic rank-2 tensor field in three spacetime dimensions, which involves a symmetric tensor field transforming under infinitesimal diffeomorphisms, and…
Fractonic self-duality and covariant magnetic fractons
Erica Bertolini, Giandomenico Palumbo
Fractons, excitations with restricted mobility, have emerged as a novel paradigm in high-energy and condensed matter physics, revealing deep connections to gauge theories and gravi…