Axial anomaly and chiral asymmetry in magnetized relativistic matter

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    Abstract

    The generation of a chiral shift parameter in the normal ground state of magnetized relativistic matter is discussed. The chiral shift contributes to the axial current density, but does not modify the conventional axial anomaly relation. The analysis based on gauge invariant regularization schemes suggests that this finding is also valid in gauge theories. We argue that the chiral shift parameter can affect observable properties of compact stars. In the regime of heavy ion collisions, the chiral shift parameter can modify the key features of the chiral magnetic effect.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publication19th Particles and Nuclei International Conference, PANIC11
    Pages381-383
    Number of pages3
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2012
    Event19th Particles and Nuclei International Conference, PANIC11 - Cambridge, MA, United States
    Duration: Jul 24 2011Jul 29 2011

    Publication series

    NameAIP Conference Proceedings
    Volume1441
    ISSN (Print)0094-243X
    ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

    Other

    Other19th Particles and Nuclei International Conference, PANIC11
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityCambridge, MA
    Period7/24/117/29/11

    Keywords

    • Axial anomaly
    • Axial current
    • Chiral asymmetry
    • Chiral magnetic effect
    • Chiral shift
    • Magnetic field
    • Relativistic matter

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Physics and Astronomy

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