Localization of abelian gauge fields with Stueckelberg-like geometrical coupling on f(T, B)-thick brane

Abstract In the context of f(T, B) modified teleparallel gravity, we investigate the influence of torsion scalar T and boundary term B on the confinement of both the gauge vector and Kalb–Ramond fields. Both fields require a suitable coupling in five-dimensional braneworld scenarios to yield a norma...

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Main Authors: F. M. Belchior, A. R. P. Moreira, R. V. Maluf, C. A. S. Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-05-01
Series:European Physical Journal C: Particles and Fields
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-023-11567-y
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Summary:Abstract In the context of f(T, B) modified teleparallel gravity, we investigate the influence of torsion scalar T and boundary term B on the confinement of both the gauge vector and Kalb–Ramond fields. Both fields require a suitable coupling in five-dimensional braneworld scenarios to yield a normalizable zero mode. We propose a Stueckelberg-like geometrical coupling that non-minimally couples the fields to the torsion scalar and boundary term. To set up our braneworld models, we use the first-order formalism in which two kinds of superpotential are taken: sine-Gordon and $$\phi ^{4}$$ ϕ 4 -deformed. The geometrical coupling is used to produce a localized zero mode. Moreover, we analyze the massive spectrum for both fields and obtain possible resonant massive modes. Furthermore, we do not find tachyonic modes leading to a consistent thick brane.
ISSN:1434-6052