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Ghost-number Noether current (jGμ​=(∂μcˉ)⋅c−cˉ⋅Dμc)

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Relativistic quantum field Gauge field Gauge fixing Faddeev-Popov determinant Faddeev-Popov ghost field Ghost number
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For ghost term −(∂μcˉ)⋅Dμ​c and the current convention δS=−∫(∂μ​θ)jGμ​, localize δc=θc, δcˉ=−θcˉ. The two differentiated parameters give this current. Its Noether charge grades ghosts by +1 and antighosts by −1, up to the corresponding overall generator normalization.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2013 / iii / Paper 44 / 4 / Solution

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