 Massive vector particle (source code)

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= Massive vector particle
{title2=$D-1\text{ polarizations}$}

= Massive vector
{synonym}

A massive spin-one particle transforms as a vector under its <massive particle little group> $SO(D-1)$. Its $D-1$ polarizations are orthogonal to its timelike <four-momentum>. Under transverse $SO(D-2)$ rotations they split into a vector and a scalar.

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