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Generalized local gauge symmetry and the Ward-Takahashi identities in unified field theories

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We discuss the symmetry basis of unified field theories, i.e., the generalized concept of local gauge symmetry, and its physical implications. The generalized Ward-Takahashi identities and the explicit constraints among renormalization constants are derived by using the path integral in a specific model. These constraints are confirmed at the one-loop level.

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Work supported in part by the U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration.

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Hsu, J.P. Generalized local gauge symmetry and the Ward-Takahashi identities in unified field theories. Found Phys 6, 707–716 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00708949

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