Parity Anomalies in Gauge Theories in 2+1 Dimensions*
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We show that the introduction of massless fermions in an abelian gauge theory in Z-t1 dimensions does not lead to any parity anomaly despite a noncommutativity of limits in the structure function of the odd part of the vacuum polarisation tensor. However, a parity anomaly does exist in non-abelian theories due to a conflict between gauge invariance under large gauge transformations and the parity symmetry.
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تاریخ انتشار 1986