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Spectator multiplicities in gauge beta functions (Ti​(Ri​)∏j=i​dimRj​)

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For a field in a tensor-product representation of a product gauge group, its contribution to the beta function of factor i includes the dimensions of all other factors. Those indices label independent copies for that factor. For an Abelian factor, replace its Dynkin index by the squared charge. Thus a quark weak doublet contributes three copies to the weak beta function and two copies to the colour beta function; hypercharge sums include all six components. Chirality conjugation changes a representation and the sign of an Abelian charge, but not its quadratic index.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2005 / iii / Paper 53 / 1 / Solution

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