Dirac-Born-Infeld equations

Authors
Fairlie, DB
Citation
Db. Fairlie, Dirac-Born-Infeld equations, PHYS LETT B, 456(2-4), 1999, pp. 141-146
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICS LETTERS B
ISSN journal
03702693 → ACNP
Volume
456
Issue
2-4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
141 - 146
Database
ISI
SICI code
0370-2693(19990610)456:2-4<141:DE>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Properties of the Dirac-Born-Infeld Lagrangian analogous to those of the Na mbu-Goto string are analysed. In particular the Lagrangian is shown to be c onstant or zero on the space of solutions of the equations of motion if the Lagrangian is taken to any power other than 1/2. (C) 1999 Published by Els evier Science B.V. All rights reserved.